When I was younger, my PaPaw used to tell me that I was French Indian. He used to say the Cajun culture in general was a mixture of the two. I was little… that was good enough for me. It made sense, but now I question the simplicity of the statement. [...]

Contrary to popular belief, Louisiana, as a whole, is not Cajun. I know it’s hard to believe, but many people in the northern part of the state don’t eat Gumbo, boiled crawfish, and many of them use Lowry’s or McCormick’s season-salt as opposed to Tony Chachere’s and “Slap Ya Mama.” And hey, we’re [...]

Tabasco pepper sauce has been a standard in cajun households since it’s creation in the 1860’s. Unlike many products that evolve to become “better”, “improved”, or otherwise, the McIhenny family has kept Tabasco sauce the same for over 140 years. It’s still made in the same location, too – a natural, beautiful ecosystem [...]

OK, ladies, here’s your chance to get your husband out of the house, a few more times this year! Want a weekend alone? Here’s how! Remind your significant other that the East Zone Duck and Coot hunting season is still open until January 25, 2009 – more time for you to [...]

Welcome to the first ever, article on www.cajunfrenchblog.com.  Our mission is to provide up to date information on local  destinations, cuisine, entertainment, and to highlight the creative works of those who embrace cajun culture and tradition.
For those of you about to embark on a vacatation to Louisiana, we strongly encourage you to seek out the [...]