“From the hills of Italy, to the bayou country.” At Pelican, we appreciate local businesses that value excellence in what they offer as well as serving their community. We also appreciate good food. Whether it’s someone’s birthday, any holiday, and any occasion in between, food is involved. Every. Single. Time. In February 2020, some members of the Marketing team at …
The Louisiana Peach Festival: A Peach in Time
The Louisiana Peach Festival is an entire weekend of events held every year at the end of June in the heart of downtown Ruston, Louisiana. Ruston is located right between Monroe and Shreveport and is home to Louisiana Tech University. This small college town is filled with people with creative minds and a heart to serve their community. The Louisiana …
Dining Out on a Budget
Trying new restaurants and dining out are some of my favorite things to do, but sometimes my wallet is not in favor of those choices. In my opinion, budgeting for food costs is one of the most difficult things to do. You don’t know when or if you’ll feel like cooking, going out, or ordering in. At my house, we …
Louisiana Restaurant Specialties You Can’t Get Anywhere Else
Have you ever gone out to eat and noticed something on the menu that made you do a double take? I know I love when something different catches my eye and I get to try a super unique dish! It makes for a special experience that can’t be matched. If you love food and are down to try anything, then …
Where to Get the Best Snowballs in Louisiana
We all know summertime in Louisiana is hotter than hot, and staying cool is a must. When the heat is on, and the sweat is flowing, there’s no other treat that soothes the summertime soul quite like a snowball! It doesn’t matter if it’s spelled snowball, sno-ball or even the super Louisiana spelling of sneaux-ball, there are lots of great …
$10 Cajun Dinners for a Family of 4
Being from the South, one of the hardest things for anyone to do is budget for food. There’s something great about cooking delicious meals that everyone enjoys eating. Food really brings everyone together, especially down here! Having to budget for creating all of your favorite meals is something that doesn’t sit well with anyone, especially when it ends up being …