While the swimsuits and shorelines of summer vanish with the Sept. 22 autumn equinox, Acadiana’s cooling cocktails prevail with the lingering heat. Soaring temperatures invariably converge with the onset of fall, when fields of sugar cane reach harvest heights along…
Since childhood, summer has been my favorite time of year. What better time to enjoy lolling in a hammock staring at the clouds, and maybe a having a quick dip in a cool swimming pool. In my adult life, a…
Oysters three ways to share and savor
Enjoy a sweet, smooth, syrup-laced cocktail with holiday spices on the water’s edge
There was a time when visitors from around the world were drawn to Acadiana for its unique Cajun culinary specialties. That fact remains true, but today what Acadiana’s chefs offer is more a mix of the traditional, the innovative and the international. For the 2017 installment of our Best Chefs feature, we spotlight three chefs who learned the culinary arts in their communities at the elbows of family members and two who bring a special style from abroad. Some obtained their education from formal institutions and others by simply doing. It’s a mixture that still makes Acadiana a unique culinary hub that attracts visitors to our region year after year.
An invigorating summer cocktail that delivers eye candy and wow factor in Lake Charles
Winter’s heavy bounty gives way to light, seasonal vegetables
Thaitini at Blu Basil in Lafayette will keep your spirits high
6 salads that pack powerful flavor and nutritional punch
Comfort and joy in one delectable pot
Louisiana meets Kentucky in a reimagined Old-Fashioned
Four crowd pleasing after school treats
louisiana chefs share their secrets
A refreshing summer cocktail with extra spice
Make it in bulk!
5 desserts that beat the heat
6 recipes for our native Blue Crab, plus a side order of local crustacean history
4 light and easy recipes
Coffee with a kick
In Acadiana, we have an abundance of fresh ingredients available year-round. Thanks to freezers, we can also save produce to use at a later date. If you use fresh fruits or vegetables, consider adding a few ice cubes to keep…
There are times to indulge and, alas, times to eat in moderation. Times when we throw caution to the wind and times when we dial it back a bit. Periods of riotous celebration give way to sobriety, excess to something…
2 recipes to try out at home
Hot chocolate with a kick
Healthy Holiday Dishes