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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...
What Goes in A Crawfish Boil: Boiling Add-Ins
Look, we’re not afraid to say it: you haven’t truly lived until you’ve gotten your hands dirty with a crawfish boil. There’s something endlessly enjoyable about calling friends and family around a newspaper-covered table to share food and stories (and a lot of beer)....
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
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
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
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...
7 Best Boiling Supplies For Your Next Crawfish Boil
So you want to host a crawfish boil this spring, but aren’t sure what boiling supplies you’ll need. No problem, we’ve been doing this for a while now—so we know a thing or two about what goes into throwing the perfect crawfish boil. We decided to get all of the...
How We Ship Our Crawfish
Few things in life are better than a big pot of perfectly-seasoned boiled crawfish. But what if you’re somewhere far from the south and miss that delicious, one-of-a-kind taste? Don’t worry, cher! At Acadia Crawfish, we deliver fresh crawfish to most locations across...
Tailgating In The South
Like most occasions that involve some form of a party, tailgating has become quite the southern tradition. Now, if you're thinking of the kind of tailgating that you see on TV, you'll be in for a significant surprise when you experience it in Louisiana. Between the...
Alligator: The Other White Meat Of The Swamp
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...
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