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 …
Quest for the Best King Cake in Shreveport
Not being a native of Louisiana, my quest for the best king cake in Shreveport took me on a wonderful adventure throughout Shreveport and Bossier City. There are three local spots famous for their king cakes in the area, so I decided to visit them all! My first stop was Julie Anne’s Bakery and Cafe. I am familiar with this …
Where to Get the Best King Cakes in Louisiana
This might be the most difficult and delicious post we’ve ever done for Pelican State of Mind. They said it couldn’t be done, yet here you are, reading about the best king cakes in Louisiana. With Carnival Season here, it’s always fun to ask everyone what place has the BEST king cake. You’ll find that this is a very serious, …
Become a Thanksgiving Pro with These Budgeting Tips
Picture this: it’s five days until Thanksgiving. You have to find out which family members are coming in for the big meal. You’re starting to really stress out—you still have to plan out the meal and seating arrangements, and then buy decorations, food and drinks. On top of all of this, you have to try to find some time in …
Where to Get the Best Brunch in and Around Baton Rouge
Let’s talk about a serious subject in Louisiana: brunch. Especially in Baton Rouge, brunch is one of the most important meals of the day—if not THE most important, depending on who you ask. With brunch staples like the bloody mary, mimosas, shrimp and grits, and chicken and waffles, it’s no wonder our city loves this meal so much. Two Pelican …
Commitment to Community – Why We Lunch Local
Our Pelican family LOVES food! That was something I quickly learned when I came on board here. It’s a part of all of our meetings and events. CU Lunch Local is a time every year that we rally around food for a good cause. Do you remember when flash mobs were a thing? They happened all over the world when …