There’s just something special about Louisiana. While I get that I’m biased, I don’t know that there’s anywhere else I’d rather call home. When I think about all the things I love about Louisiana, many come to mind. The unique traditions, delicious food, incredible fishing, Saturday nights in Death Valley—I could go on and on. There’s one thing, though, that …
12 Businesses in Louisiana With Hilarious Names
Here at Pelican, we love a good laugh. By far the funniest moment I’ve had while working at Pelican was when we filmed our “Name-Brand vs Off-Brand Food Items” video. I’m not exaggerating when I say we were laughing to the point of crying literal tears. Anyone that knows me will attest—I’m a huge fan of alliteration, puns, plays on …
FREE Services Offered by Louisiana Colleges
Ready for some real groundbreaking information that you’ve definitely never heard before? Okay, here it goes: college is expensive. Before you say, “Thanks Captain Obvious,” just know that there’s a method to my madness (although I have captained a boat a time or two during my fishing adventures). The common stereotype about college is that everything about it is expensive. …
How to Make Cajun Pastalaya for under $20
Cooking is slowly becoming a big hobby of mine. Not that I want to open up my own restaurant or anything, but it’s something that I really enjoy and putting a lot of passion into a dish is something I take pride in. Although I get a lot of inspiration from the likes of Gordon Ramsay and others, I get …
My Favorite Louisiana Dish: How to Make it in 30 Minutes or Less
Being from Louisiana, seafood is an essential part of our diets (my condolences to those that have any fish allergies). Louisiana’s proximity to the Gulf of Mexico makes the process of getting fresh, quality seafood to your kitchen table almost seamless. The joy of my life is being in the kitchen preparing great meals for my family and friends. Sometimes, …
Spotlight On: The Bug Man of Baton Rouge, Louisiana
One of my favorite questions I get when explaining our Pelican Partners is, “Does your team look for a certain type of company to partner with?” I always giggle a little bit to myself. Since I’ve started working at Pelican, we have added food companies, hospitals, and even pest control companies! You’d think after eating a chocolate covered cricket, I’d …