There are surefire tells when it comes to Cajun and Creole culture. Maybe it's the pots in the kitchen or jars of various pickled foods. Or, maybe it's a certain type of rice cooker.
Rumor has it there's a South Louisiana restaurant that not only gets it right when it comes jambalaya, but some say it's the best you'll find in Louisiana.
During WWII, young Cajun and Creole soldiers suddenly found themselves in crucial, invaluable roles that quite literally helped obtain victory in Europe.
To be honest, we weren't sure if he would actually go through with it and eat the nutria, but after seeing the amazing they did cooking it down into a delicious looking stew, there was no way the guy couldn't at least try it.
Have you ever typed in few words on Google just to see what funny search terms pop up? I decided to do that to see what folks are Googling about Cajuns, and it's pretty entertaining.
Is it really cheating to use a roux from a jar? Personally, I can't tell the difference. Save yourself some time and choose one of these highly recommended jarred roux next time you are pressed for time.
The late, great "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek once tried to read an answer in a Cajun accent on the beloved game show, and the results were as hilarious.
Our food, our music, and the way we talk are all things only experienced here. If someone isn't from here they're probably going to have a tough time figuring out what's going on.
In 2003, the romantic comedy "How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days" was released starring Kate Hudson and Mathew McConaughey. The movie's title got me thinking, what things would someone have to do or say to lose a Cajun in 10 days?