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Our Team’s Favorite Local Jambalaya Spots in Louisiana

It’s no secret that we love food here at Pelican. We’ve talked about the best fried chicken spots, best pizza in Louisiana, best po’boys, extreme food challenges—you name it, and we’ve either done it or have it on our ever-growing list of subjects to talk about! One of our favorite foods here is jambalaya. Beyond being a Southern staple, it’s …

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Answers to Your Most Frequently Asked Mortgage Questions

Looking to get a mortgage? You probably have a lot of questions, and that’s okay! There are so many different things to know about home loans. Whether it’s mortgage insurance, different loan types or the types of documents you need to get pre-approved, there’s a lot that goes into the mortgage process. Pelican Mortgage Originators Chris Neal, NMLS ID #1385376, …

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Where to Get the Best King Cakes in Louisiana

This might be the most difficult and delicious post we’ve ever done for Pelican State of Mind. They said it couldn’t be done, yet here you are, reading about the best king cakes in Louisiana. With Carnival Season here, it’s always fun to ask everyone what place has the BEST king cake. You’ll find that this is a very serious, …

Where to Get the Best Brunch in and Around Baton Rouge

Let’s talk about a serious subject in Louisiana: brunch. Especially in Baton Rouge, brunch is one of the most important meals of the day—if not THE most important, depending on who you ask. With brunch staples like the bloody mary, mimosas, shrimp and grits, and chicken and waffles, it’s no wonder our city loves this meal so much. Two Pelican …