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FREE Food Days Where to Get Freebies Near You

Are you a foodie? Are you deal-savvy or an avid money-saver? Do you enjoy things that are free? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you’re definitely going to want to keep reading! Food holidays (the best kind of holidays in my opinion) are typically celebrated by partaking in that particular food item. Chances are, there’s a restaurant …

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Where to Get the Best Beignets in Louisiana

What’s deep fried, covered in powdered sugar, and originated in ancient Rome? We’ll give you a hint—it starts with a “b” and ends with “eignet.” Today, these delicious puffy treats are most commonly associated with New Orleans, but beignets can be found all over the Pelican State! We talked to team members from our branches across the state and they …

Is a Meal Delivery Service Right for You?

Let’s face it: we all lead busy lives! We have professional and social obligations to manage, our kids have hectic schedules, and chores around the house can pile up. These responsibilities leave little time for things like meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking. On some weekends, I’d rather spend my extra time with friends and family than taking the time …

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Where to Get the Best Chicken Wings in Baton Rouge

Chicken wings. One of America’s favorite foods. No, really! The National Chicken Council projected Americans to eat 1.4 billion chicken wings during Super Bowl LIV weekend. That’s a lot of chicken. Super Bowl weekend or not, wings are great any time of the year and one of our favorite things to eat here at Pelican. If you’re ever in the …

Three Meals You Can Make Entirely from Canned Goods

Canned goods are some of the most valuable items we keep in our pantries. Why? Well, they’re easy to store, they last a long time, they’re already portioned making meal-prepping super simple, and best of all—they’re cheap! I spent a whopping $23 for all the canned goods I needed—yes, just $23 for three whole recipes! When we were brainstorming ideas …