Louisiana Snowball

History of the Louisiana Snowball and Its Flavors

There’s nothing like eating a snowball on a hot summer day. These ice cold, sweet, and delicious treats are a refreshing way to beat the Louisiana heat. Snowballs (also known as “snoballs” or “sno-balls”) are a traditional Louisiana summer treat made from shaved ice with flavored syrup poured on top. The location of where snowballs were created is debated. Many …

Abita Mystery House

History of the Abita Mystery House in Abita Springs, Louisiana

If you ever doubted the wisdom of heeding your inner voice, doing what makes you happy, or following your own path, there is a place in Louisiana that’s sure to convince you to do all three. Today, it goes by the name of the Abita Mystery House. It’s located in Abita Springs, and it’s a colorful meld of artsy creativity, …

The Village Coffeehouse

Spotlight On: The Village Coffeehouse in Sulphur

The Village Coffeehouse The Village Coffeehouse made in heaven. My out of town friends would always ask me why I liked living in a small town. They would tell me that there were no opportunities in small towns, they were boring, and shopping and restaurants were better in the city. These conversations would end with me telling them that there …

Chicken Shack

Spotlight On: Chicken Shack #6

A staple in Baton Rouge for over 80 years,  our Pelican Partner, Chicken Shack is known for “Specializing in ‘Knuckle Suckin’ Good’ Fried Chicken,” creamy red beans and rice, well-seasoned seafood, and delicious pies and cakes. As one of Pelican’s Business Development Representatives, I recently had the pleasure of working directly with Chicken Shack on a local event we put on …

Louisiana Festivals

Unique Louisiana Festivals Across the State

The Pelican State is rich with culture and promise. Louisiana festivals pack each year with fun and special celebrations. There’s always something interesting to do when you’re in Louisiana. Here are a few of our favorite Louisiana food festivals and celebrations of the Louisiana lifestyle. Louisiana Fur & Wildlife Festival The Louisiana Fur & Wildlife Festival is held in early …