“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...
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...
Ever tried alligator meat? When it boils down to it, it basically tastes like the chicken of the swamp, hence the “white meat” reference. And man, do them Cajuns eat it up, cher! If you don’t believe us, substitute that white meat for some gator next time you’re...
The first time that you ever saw crawdads in the store, your initial response might have been something like, “Oh! Look at those cute little lobsters!” It’s okay, cher. You’re not the only one. After all, many people don’t really think about how their food gets...
Held every year in May since 1960, The Crawfish Festival brings people from all over the world to the crawfish capital of the world. For three days, the city puts on a celebration honoring South Louisiana’s favorite crustacean alongside world-class musicians, Cajun...
In many respects, crawfish season in Louisiana can be as elusive as finding the baby in the King Cake during Mardi Gras. That isn’t to say that there aren’t better times of the year to find crawfish. There are. It’s just that so many factors must align to determine...
