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.
Like many other born or self-proclaimed Cajuns, I love all things Louisiana! The food, the family, the scenery and the overall culture—there’s no place like it. What better way to pay homage to our great state than to name your own flesh and blood after something we all know and love?! Here are a few Louisiana inspired baby names to …
Voodoo queens, headless ghosts, war heroes and singing spirits occupy buildings across the state of Louisiana. Forget those “spooky” haunted houses that rely on jump scares from people in rubber masks. Make your way to one of these real haunted places in Louisiana for a real fright. 1. Bentley Hotel in Alexandria, Louisiana The Bentley Hotel is a classic hotel …
Check the kitchen cabinets of any house in the South, and you’re almost certain to find a red and green can with a little man on it: Tony Chachere’s. This creole seasoning is more than just a kitchen staple down here too—it’s a way of life. We inject it into turkeys, marinate steaks with it, and sprinkle it on just …
Fried chicken is as southern as sweet tea and gumbo, but the down-home comfort food has made its way onto restaurant menus across the country. This classic southern favorite is a popular dish at a small, local restaurant in Opelousas, Louisiana, called Soileau’s Dinner Club. Soileau’s is well-known in Opelousas due to their long standing in the city. Although Soileau’s …
Who doesn’t love a good hamburger? When you’re craving one, finally getting an awesome, juicy local burger can make a bad day good and a good day even better! We thought we’d spotlight some hidden gems around Louisiana that can cook up the best burger. Yeah, we can hear your tummy growling from here. We’re not judging. We reached out …
“You cannot let him ride that bike in public,” said my husband Wes. Our 3-year-old son had hit a growth spurt and suddenly looked like a clown on his tiny red tricycle. After enduring a heavy guilt trip, I gave my blessing for Wes to take Parker to Academy Sports to buy a new bike at 8 pm (bedtime) the …
