Things I Wish I Knew Before
This is Southwest Louisiana. Everything is different here. Here are five things I wish someone would've told me before I moved to Lake Charles.
Food/Drink/Cooking
It’s Cold! Favorite Cajun Foods When The Temps Drop
The best thing about cold weather in south Louisiana is the food! Gumbo is the go-to favorite, but that's just the beginning. We Cajuns know a lot, and we know even more about what tastes good and what warms us up when the temps drop.
Favorite Louisiana Foods For Cold Days
It's all about the food in south Louisiana, and maybe even more so when the temperature drops.
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Gumbo Confession– I’m Cajun and I Buy My Roux [VIDEO]
Gasp all you want. Yes. I'm Cajun and I buy my roux.
I've never in my life cooked gumbo from a recipe, but being born and raised in Cajun country, I know the first step to any good gumbo is roux. However, early on I learned how inept I was at that particular task...
Free Healthy Eating Classes Scheduled in Lake Charles
So you have failed miserably at your new year's resolution to eat healthier. The City of Lake Charles and the Parks and Recreation Department are going to help.
From The Interview to Black Eye Peas–This Week’s Poll Results
We covered everything from whether theaters should show the interview, smoking bans and traditional foods to when you take your Christmas tree down. Let's dive in.
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What Is Your Traditional New Years Food? [POLL]
Each family's tradition is a little different. We wanted to see if there was any kind of consensus on what Southwest Louisiana eats on New Years Day. Take our poll.
Calca-Chew Food Festival Coming September 28th
Ready for some great Cajun food cooked by somebody's momma? Then mark your calendar for the Calca-Chew festival at September 28th.
![Bronco Burgers or Seahawk Spaghetti — What Is Your Big Game Food [POLL]](http://townsquare.media/site/159/files/2014/01/superbowl-trophy.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bronco Burgers or Seahawk Spaghetti — What Is Your Big Game Food [POLL]
So you have a couple of weeks to plan your menu. Are there certain foods that are just a must for the big game or do you change it up. Let us know.
Lake Area’s Favorite Cajun Vittles — Your Top 5 (With Recipes!)
We all know Cajuns and people from Louisiana love to do three things, and we do it well -- cook, drink, and party. We asked you crazy people what your favorite Cajun foods are, and what you like to cook.
Well here are your Top 5 favorite Cajun foods -- and we even gave you a recipe to learn how to cook them! (You know ... for the Yankees who come to our site).
People Camping Out For Chick-Fil-A Grand Opening Thursday
So the brand new Chick-Fil-A location on Nelson road in Lake Charles is set to open Thursday morning at 6am. The folks at Chick-fil-A are rewarding loyal customers by giving the 1st 100 customers through the door FREE Chick-Fil-A for a year and people are already out at the store camping out!!!
McDonald’s Happy Meals to Get Healthy Makeover
In an effort to help stave off childhood obesity, McDonald’s announced Monday that its iconic Happy Meals are getting a healthy tune-up.
Traditionally, the meals included a burger or chicken nuggets, fries and a soda. But starting this fall, a fruit or vegetable will also be in the shiny box.