You’ve seen the headlines Coastal Mississippi Closed or No Swimming, No Fishing, Toxic Bacteria Shuts Down Coastal Mississippi Here’s the thing. We all know that clickbait titles work and even the big guys (I’m looking at you Associated Press) aren’t opposed to using them. Twisting things to the negative when it’s not nearly as bad…
There are so many great things to do in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Located in the Southwest corner of the state Lake Charles is a playground for families, outdoorsmen and women, birders, couples, retirees, or anyone looking for a great getaway destination. I’ve been lucky enough to visit Lake Charles a couple of times and love…
Part of the charm of New Orleans is how much there is to see by walking around the French Quarter. For first time visitors to the French Quarter, it can all be a little overwhelming trying to decide what to see, eat and drink. Ask a 100 different people what you should do in this…
It’s really no surprise to me that Louisiana’s Holiday Trail of Lights is a really big event in the state. I mean, Louisiana knows how to throw a party and that extends way outside of the French Quarter in NOLA. Mardi Gras may be the biggest celebration in the state, but I have a feeling…
I often tell friends that they just have to come to Louisiana and experience it for themselves. In my opinion, Louisiana is it’s own unique destination that really sets itself apart from other states. There are go-cups, parades, Mardi Gras beads, boudin & crackins, lagniappe, cajun food & music, creole food & music and a…
I participated in a Influencer Activation for Guy Fieri Sausage. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. After years of dreaming of visiting Louisiana I finally made it a reality in August of 2014. I spent 10 days touring the state and…
Prior to visiting Southwest Louisiana last August I had no idea what culinary delights were offered in the region. Of course, I knew Gumbo and Jambalaya were popular, but I had never heard of Boudin or tried crawfish. Needless to say, since then, my taste buds have been introduced to a whole new region of…
King cakes are THE dessert during the Mardi Gras season in Louisiana. Thousands of cakes are decorated and eaten during the festive season. If you can’t make it to Mardi Gras you can still participate in the King Cake tradition by decorating your very own King Cake. The King Cake season starts on Twelfth Night…
I enjoy trying BBQ around the United States, so on a recent trip to the Chicago Southland, I was told that I needed to try Chuck’s Southern Comfort Café. Now, I was a little skeptical, as the Chicago area is not really known for their BBQ, maybe pizza, hot dogs, and fine dining but not…
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