Another food company is attempting to dip its proverbial toe into the bayou of south Louisiana with a Cajun Gumbo and Rice Mix. It's not being well-received by Louisiana folks. It's not pretty.
It's National Farmers Market Week, and a great time to check out the two farmers markets open weekly in Lake Charles. Also, the USDA provides an easy-to-use database to find one that's even closer to YOU!
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.