Boiling Basics: How to Boil Crawfish for Beginners

Boiling Basics: How to Boil Crawfish for Beginners

While many of us in South Louisiana don’t think twice about boiling crawfish, we forget that—for many people—the process can look a bit intimidating. From the crawfish boil equipment required to the handling and seasoning of a large sack of live crustaceans, it can...
Christmas in Cajun Country: Traditions and Food

Christmas in Cajun Country: Traditions and Food

“Twas the night before Christmas an’ all t’ru de house, Dey don’t a ting pass not even a mouse.”   If you’ve ever spent Christmas in Cajun country, then you’re probably familiar with the above line. The opening of J. B. Kling, Jr.’s famous take on a Christmas...
Crawfish Boils Around the World

Crawfish Boils Around the World

With most of the world’s supply of crawfish coming from South Louisiana, many people think that there’s only one way to throw a crawfish boil—the Cajun way: crawdads seasoned with cajun seasoning, boiled with sausage and vegetables, dumped onto newspaper over a...
Breaking Down the Myths of Using Frozen Crawfish

Breaking Down the Myths of Using Frozen Crawfish

We’ll be honest with you. Nothing beats the taste of fresh, live crawfish during a mid-season crawfish boil. Unfortunately, the crawfish season usually only runs through December to July—mais, that’s only half the year!  So what’s anyone to do during the other half of...
A Cajun Thanksgiving: Crawfish Dressing

A Cajun Thanksgiving: Crawfish Dressing

This Cajun twist on a holiday classic is an Acadia Crawfish family favorite. With a short prep time and easy-to-follow recipe, it’s the perfect dish to round out your Thanksgiving meal. Just be careful, because once you cook this dressing your family and guests are...