Editor's Note: Searching for Houses
One of my favorite things to do, whether I’m looking to move or not, is to search for houses. I’m not sure why or what that says about me, but from time to time, I’ll see what’s for sale near…
Acadiana Profile - August-September 2024
Kitchen Upgrades from No Budget to Full Reno
Any realtor or home designer will say that time and money used for upgrading a kitchen is well spent, but what if there’s not much money or it’s spent on the wrong things? Kitchens not only impact your home’s resale…
Where to Live Next: Three Acadiana Neighborhoods to Explore
YOUNGVILLE’S SUGAR MILL POND Best community for families The City of Youngsville is the rock star of family communities; it’s growing at a record pace and was recently named one of the Best Places to Live in America by 24/7…
Dreaming Big with The 2024 St. Jude Home
The 2024 St. Jude Dream Home — a fundraising project that benefits the children’s research hospital — features special touches throughout. Located in Broussard’s Magnolia Trace subdivision, the 2024 St. Jude Dream Home flaunts traditional architecture by Lafayette-based Jarod A.…
How Louisiana Inspires Artist Kathy Dumesnil’s Landscapes
The South Louisiana landscape with its flowering bayous, marshes, warm humid light, painterly sunsets and seemingly evergreen prairies has never failed to inspire artists. One can clearly see that inspiration in…
What's New In Acadiana: Eat, Drink and Mingle
Lake Charles| Tasting Adventures The Louisiana Food and Wine Festival brings a mélange of celebrity chefs and pitmasters, vintners and oenophiles, master classes and music to Lake Charles (September 19-22). Signature events include an elegant six-course Celebrity Chefs Wine Dinner…
A Flavor Explosion at Southern Kreole Cravings & Pastries
On any given Saturday, a red food trailer with the image of a tall chef hat-wearing culinarian with the company name — Southern Kreole Cravings & Pastries —can be found at Parc De Oaks in Lafayette. A few feet from…
Vestal Restaurant's Tropical Cocktail Recipe
In the days leading up to a rapidly intensifying hurricane, we anxiously await the updates, wondering if it’ll be the next Big One. Should we ride it out or hit the road before it’s too late? When there’s no time…
Cooking Stuffed Mirlitons
My mother was known for “putting up” okra, maque choux, figs, pears and pickled anything, but her favorite was mirlitons (she called them "mellie-tons”). Around this time of year, she headed out in search of these for her final “putting…
“Doing the month of August”
In the north of Old France, in Normandy, Picardy, and Wallonia, there is an expression that many old country dwellers still use even today: instead of speaking of faire récolte [harvesting crops], to describe this culmination of the year’s work,…
Around Acadiana: Museums and Historic Sites
Congrès Mondial Acadian, an international Acadian (Cajun) celebration, happens every four years. August is the month for Congrès, coinciding with National Acadian Day on Aug. 15. If you can’t go to Nova Scotia this year, visit St. Martinville for all…
Meet The Builder: Regan Tatford
Regan Tatford, owner of Krewe Construction & Development Group, is on a mission to build homes that are as unique as the people who occupy them; where families can grow, live, and thrive. A graduate of the United States Military…
