Cajun Food

Cajun vs. Creole: What's The Difference?

Menuism | Posted 04.24.2012

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Menuism

Compared to Louisiana, other states have it easy. Sure, Louisiana is home of the Big Easy, but we are also parents to some of the most precious cuisines in the world.

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Secret in the Roux

Pascale Boucicaut | Posted 04.15.2012

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Pascale Boucicaut

Like most Creole recipes down on the Gulf of Mexico, this one has only a vague resemblance to its French counterpart. It is equally influenced by the other cooking traditions -- namely, Italian, Native American, Spanish, West African, and Portuguese.

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Guns, Germs, and Squeals

Joseph LeDoux | Posted 11.17.2011

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Joseph LeDoux

I learned what a brain was by digging bullets out of them as a kid in my father's meat market. That was before mad cow disease, when most people thought cow brains were a tasty delight.

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Great U.S. Destinations for a Romantic Weekend

Kim Mance | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Travel Advice, Travel, Romantic Getaways, Economy, US Destinations, Romance, Domestic Travel, Vacations, Vacation Travel, New Orleans, Creole Food, Chicago, Cajun Food, Boston, San Antonio, New York City, Burlington VT, Healthy Living News
Kim Mance

If you were going to take your spouse somewhere in the USA for a 25th wedding anniversary in May, where would you go?

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