Louisiana’s unique cuisine is world famous, but there’s one dish that’s most strongly identified with the state – the Louisiana Crawfish. Crawfish have always been abundant in Louisiana and actually live on every continent except Antarctica. Native Americans who originally lived in the state ate crawfish by catching them using reeds baited with deer meat. So how did the humble …
How to Make the Most of Leftover Boiled Crawfish (Shells and All)
Crawfish boils are one of Louisiana’s most cherished culinary traditions. You sit down with family and friends and dive into a huge mound of spicy mudbugs with all the fixins–potatoes, corn on the cob, mushrooms, and more. But when you’re done eating, you look down and realize you’ve got tons of crawfish and fixings left over. What to do? Here …
Weird (and Wonderful) Add-ins to Crawfish Boils
Crawfish boils are one of the most famous, popular, and delicious traditions in Louisiana. A traditional crawfish boil includes a number of added ingredients such as small red potatoes, whole onions, whole garlic bulbs, and mini corn-on-the-cob, all thrown into the pot to cook alongside the mudbugs themselves. The result is an array of scrumptious side dishes that absorb the …
Crawfish Boils on a Budget
When the temperature finally starts getting back into the 70s, leaves are turning green, and king cakes are filling grocery store shelves, you can bet that many Louisianians are getting excited. These indications can only mean one thing. But wait, what is that one thing? Baseball season? Mardi Gras? Comfortable weather? While “all of the above” is a perfectly acceptable …
Spotlight On: Cajun Livin N Cookin Festival in Gonzales
Rain or shine, we’ll have a good time in Louisiana! The weather didn’t stop us from enjoying the Cajun Livin N Cookin South Louisiana Crawfish Boil, Craft and Car Show at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales! This huge annual festival benefited our charity of the year, Dreams Come True of Louisiana! If you want to do a little …