The Adventures of Alphonse and the Cajun Food Tour
Alphonse the Crawfish gets a culinary adventure on the Cajun Food Tours in Lafayette, exploring authentic Cajun cuisine and experiencing real Louisiana food culture.
Cajun Country Blog
Stories, traditions, and life from South Louisiana
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Making Cajun Rice and Gravy
A step-by-step guide to making authentic Cajun rice and gravy, one of the most common supper dishes in Louisiana with deeply browned meat and flavorful gravy.
Making Old-Fashioned Beignets
Step-by-step photos of making authentic Louisiana beignets with a slit in the middle, just like they're made in Cajun Country.
A Cajun Christmas
Childhood Christmas memories, family gatherings with Cajun food, and reading 'A Cajun Night Before Christmas' starring Gaston the alligator.
Portrait of a Cajun Family
A photo essay answering the question 'What does a Cajun family look like?', featuring real Cajun families from Louisiana with their unique heritage.
Cajun English
Unique Cajun English phrases and expressions that baffle outsiders, from 'getting down' to 'making groceries' and 'a gum.'
Making Gumbo in Southern California
A displaced Cajun discovers where to find authentic ingredients for making traditional gumbo in Los Angeles, from the Farmer's Market to specialty butchers.
More from Holly Beach
Memories of happier times in Holly Beach before Hurricane Rita's destruction, shared through photos of family vacations and the cherished beach traditions.
Holly Beach Aftermath
The devastation of Holly Beach after Hurricane Rita, reduced to just foundations and sticks, with reflections on a beloved vacation spot and its resilient community.
Goodbye Holly Beach
A reflection on watching Hurricane Rita approach the beloved Cajun beach town of Holly Beach, a place built to be rebuilt after inevitable hurricanes.
Buras Water Tower Collapse
Documentation of the Buras water tower collapse following Hurricane Katrina, with powerful images of storm damage in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.
Off to Lafayette
Preparing to fly to Lafayette to volunteer at pet shelters helping Hurricane Katrina animal survivors in Louisiana.