cajun culture

Let's take a look at 8 Louisiana Cajun and Creole dishes that are so rare and uniquely Acadiana that we're the only ones who know what they are and how to cook them.

Growing up around Acadiana, there are certain smells that wind up being woven into our DNA.

As one commentator puts it, this is either video of someone in a suit, or this is video of an actual Sasquatch in the wild, there's no in between.

Here in South Louisiana, we have our own unique ways of celebrating holidays, and New Year's Eve is no exception.

Here in South Louisiana, we kind of do our own thing when it comes to Christmas. A few years ago, Acadiana legend Crawfishman dropped a holiday nugget in our lap with "The Real Cajun Night Before Christmas".

I took a quick look on etsy.com and found some pretty great and unique Cajun and Louisiana inspired gift ideas that just may be exactly what you're looking for.

There are a few unwritten rules that if broken could land you in some pretty hot water.

It's Christmas time in South Louisiana. Lots of cooking, shopping, visiting with family and old friends, and of course Cajun Christmas music.

We've gathered eight Cajun books available in the gift shop at Vermilionville that would make great presents for anyone on your list this Christmas.

If you've ever wondered what it’s like when a Louisiana Cajun moves in next door, here’s your unofficial guide to what to expect!

If you woke up in a stranger's home with no idea who they are or where you are, could you tell if the residents were from Acadiana?

Pictures reveal the horrific carnage of a multi-alarm fire on Thanksgiving Day. The blaze is believed to have started while the homeowner was frying a turkey.

Better Homes & Gardens recently shared their take on what a traditional Louisiana Cajun Thanksgiving looks like, and it has left us with a few questions.

The rest of America called us crazy...until they tried our fried turkey, then they called us genius.

The rest of America called us crazy...until they tried our fried turkey, then they called us genius.

We took a deep dive into the most popular Google searches related to Cajuns, and the results are both surprising and funny.

What are the most common Cajun last names in Louisiana? Here's what we found out.

In Acadiana you'll find hundreds of Cajun last names like Landry, Broussard, Hebert, LeBlanc, and many more. But, what do those Cajun Last Names actually mean?

For out-of-town grocers, here's your "Translation Guide To Cajun Grocery Shopping" so you can understand what the heck we're asking for.

Rumor has it there's a South Louisiana restaurant that not only gets it right when it comes jambalaya, but some say it's the best you'll find in Louisiana.