I don’t think my kids would have guessed that I spent some of my day in Lake Charles, Louisiana, standing in line with customers who were waiting for their meat to be cut fresh and packaged for them on the spot. My family (and coworkers) may say I’m a picky eater, but I am a meat eater. If you’re a …
Our Team’s Favorite Local Muffaletta Spots in Louisiana
The muffaletta, sometimes spelled “muffuletta,” is a New Orleans staple and has called the Crescent City home for more than 100 years. Sicilian immigrant Salvatore Lupo created the muffaletta in 1906 at the Central Grocery, an Italian-style deli located in New Orleans’ famous French Quarter. The traditional muffaletta sandwich consists of olive mix, genoa salami, ham, mortadella, and provolone and …
The History of New Orleans Voodoo
Much like the city it calls home, the history of New Orleans Voodoo is fascinating. Voodoo has been ingrained in Louisiana culture for over three centuries. Don’t let Hollywood depictions fool you. Voodoo doesn’t involve sorcerers, potions, dark magic, or a doll being poked with a sewing needle. Voodoo is an authentic religion, still practiced today around the world, and …
Not Just a Southern Staple: Gumbo North of I-10
There is a common misconception that central and northern Louisiana don’t participate in the Cajun and Creole traditions associated with south Louisiana. This misconception includes the belief that people from these areas don’t cook iconic foods such as jambalaya, boudin, and gumbo. This is simply not true. You can get a bowl of gumbo in Shreveport just as easily as …
24 Creative Pumpkin Decorating Ideas from the Pelican Family
Pelican’s annual Halloween celebration, Boo Bash, is one of the most anticipated days of the year for Pelican team members. It’s jam-packed with fun games, delicious food, creative costumes, and creative pumpkin decorating ideas galore. We don’t just carve pumpkins here at Pelican. Pumpkins are meticulously crafted, painted, stacked, and much more to bring the vision of their creators to …
Hot, Hearty, & Spicy: Gumbo in Cajun Country
Most people who are not from Louisiana couple the word “Cajun,” with spicy, peppery food such as gumbo. Those of us who live here know how inaccurate that is because heat is just one aspect of Cajun cuisine. Let’s explore the region of Louisiana known as “Cajun Country,” and then take a dive into Cajun Gumbo. Cajun Country, primarily located …