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Oops! How can it already be the middle of summer? I haven’t done nearly enough of my favorite summer activities yet. For example, I love being cradled by my old canvas hammock while I read some tras..

Makes 10 to 12 servings 3 cups drained and mashed sweet potatoes 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

During the fall season, there are many festivals honoring the diversity of crops grown in south Louisiana. One of my favorites is the Yambilee Festival held in Opelousas, Louisiana. During the festiva..

Sweet potatoes (also known as yams) have long been a part of Louisiana’s history and cuisine. It is believed that the sweet potatoes originated in the West Indies and Central America. According to his..

Football season has arrived. It doesn't feel like football weather, but anxious fans are eager to trek to stadiums to cheer on their favorite college team or to the Superdome to see what the Saints ar..

It’s turkey time! Yep, Thanksgiving is upon us and if you haven’t given any thought to your holiday dinner, you had better get with it. There are many choices for your menu. You can, of course, ro..

For many years our family’s Thanksgiving dinner was somewhat of a movable feast. The reason being is that the men in our family were such avid sportsmen that duck-hunting season ruled the day and time..

True Cajun cooking, as it’s meant to be, can only be found in the South. Louisiana is rich with the culture of les Acadians, French colonists from Canada. In the 1700s, they were forced from their Can..

In 1987, a group of individuals in Lafayette, Louisiana, had a rather unique idea. They decided to create a cultural heritage celebration that would, in the words of the Festival International Mission..

One of the first things you'll notice about the culture here in South Louisiana is our appreciation of family, friends and good food. Meals aren't just a way to satisfy our hunger. They're a way for u..