Louisiana's family, fun, and finance blog.
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 …
Want to know what it’s like working at Pelican? Each member of the Pelican family has a story about their favorite moment. We asked members of our Pelican family their favorite things about working at Pelican, and here’s what they had to say. Courtney Guy I became a Pelican employee seven years ago, at the age of 23, when I wasn’t …
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 …
The first thing that comes to mind when people hear “destination wedding” is usually the word “expensive.” You see pictures online of the beautiful beaches, rolling hills or grand castles and think about how much money you’d have to pay just to have that wedding at your dream destination. But just how much does a destination wedding cost? The truth …
Student debt is a really touchy subject—even for me. I remember my first year of college. Fresh out of high school, I had a small part-time job at a pizza place, and had these really big ideas for changing the world and being a billionaire thanks to my college education! I thought was going to ace every test and, most …
