In the South, strawberry shortcake and the 4th of July just go hand-in-hand. There’s no better way to top off a backyard holiday barbecue than with fresh seasonal fruit topped with whipped cream. These Strawberry Shortcake Jars are the simplest recipe that delivers crowd-pleasing results every time. So, how can we improve upon perfection? I grew…
Who Has The Best Burger in Acadiana?
It’s burger season, ya’ll! National Hamburger Week and the Memorial Day holiday are all the signals South Louisiana needs to fire up the grill and break out the buns. Put away the propane crawfish boiling rigs; summertime backyard burger bashes are firing up all over Acadiana. “Who has the best burger in Acadiana?” is the…
Fried Softshell Crab topped with Crawfish Étouffée
Lately, I’ve gotten lots of questions from folks outside of Louisiana who want to know more about the restaurant scene in South Louisiana. Well, I could write volumes on the subject and still not cover it all. The pages of Acadiana Table are a good start, but I have a continually growing backlog of eclectic,…
Oysters Supreme
David Bertrand runs Shucks seafood house in Abbeville, Louisiana with an eye for detail. Along with his partner Bert Istre, they share a keen understanding of the tastes of their South Louisiana customers. This is not a tourist haunt, and it’s not an upscale, white-tablecloth eatery with a big-name chef. In fact, David is quick…
I Found My Thrill: Blueberry Cream Pie
With words reminiscent of immortal Louisiana bluesman Fats Domino, I found my thrill on this hill of blueberries piled high on a mountain of cream. And one bite of this easy-to-assemble Blueberry Cream Pie will make you sing the blues, too. Who knew that a magnificent Blueberry Cream Pie recipe could be so easy? My…
Crawfish: An Industry That Needs Your Help
At the peak of what was forecast to be an “epic” crawfish season, COVID-19 has shut down channels of distribution threatening the livelihood of Louisiana crawfish farmers and the future of the industry. With closure to dine-in service, it is reported that farmers can only sell 10 to 15 percent of what they catch. And…
Spotlight: Pop’s Poboys
When it comes to creative interpretations of the iconic Louisiana po’boy, Chef Collin Cormier and his Pop’s Poboy menu delivers every time. This small, family-owned business has been in operation in downtown Lafayette for five years, and it has only gotten better. From the culinary idea man that brought the world the Swamp Pop soda,…
Chicken and Smoked Sausage Gumbo
It’s Fat Monday, ya’ll! Lundi Gras (French for Fat Monday) ramps up the Mardi Gras holiday with a full schedule of parades, balls, and of course, the Courir de Mardi Gras—the rural Cajun celebration before the beginning of Lent. Break out your capuchon (a cone-shaped ceremonial hat), don a colorful mask, tank up with your…
Spotlight: Edie’s Express
Back in 1990, when owner Stanley Leece first uttered the words “Love Ya Like A Biscuit,” little did he know that it would become the mantra for breakfast-goers for decades to come. The menu here is chock full of the usual breakfast items, but it’s the lighter-than-air, fluffy and buttery Southern biscuits that keep ‘em…
Spotlight: Evangeline Maid Bread
With restaurant sales curtailed, Evangeline Maid Bakery is working hard to keep their iconic sign spinning. I urge you to support this local culinary institution by selecting the familiar blue and red loaf when buying from your local grocer. Smack dab in the middle of Lafayette, Louisiana sits this local gem — Evangeline Maid Bakery….
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