We love our members and the Louisiana communities we serve. We started this Louisiana blog to put the spotlight on all of our favorite places, things and people in the Pelican State.
Not being a native of Louisiana, my quest for the best king cake in Shreveport took me on a wonderful adventure throughout Shreveport and Bossier City. There are three local spots famous for their king cakes in the area, so I decided to visit them all! My first stop was Julie Anne’s Bakery and Cafe. I am familiar with this …
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, …
Did you know that there’s a family in south Louisiana who has been breeding feeder insects for over 50 years? I recently took a trip to Fluker’s Cricket Farm, Inc., one of our partners, which is located right outside of Baton Rouge in Port Allen, Louisiana, to find out more about their business. I had the pleasure of talking with …
The full moon hangs high over the Louisiana swampland. The bright lights of the stars flicker in the murky licks of the waves near the towering, ominous Cypress trees. Frogs croak their songs in the distance and mosquitos buzz as they fly around looking for their next meal. There’s a howl in the near distance. It sounds like a wolf, …
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 …
Anyone that knows me will tell you that I love to take me some pictures! One of the best things about Louisiana is the amount of great locations you can take photographs. I’m all about saving some money so I’ve only listed a few that require special fees to take photos. You’ll notice when looking for the best or most …
