The warm climate in Southwest Louisiana is ideal for year-round golf, and this year, the area is poised to host the 2022 PGA Korn Ferry Tour Lake Charles Championship at Golden Nugget, March 21-27. The good news is that avid golfers or golf fans have the opportunity to get involved and volunteer for…
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Banner Photo Credit: Amanda Donaldson | Location: Fire & Oak From fine wines and creative cocktails to seafood and steaks, seasoned to perfection – read below for suggestions on the best romantic spots to dine over Valentine's Day weekend! Check for availability and make reservations for your…
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If your family or friends aren't able to make it to Lake Charles this Mardi Gras season, you can send them a little love via mail! There's nothing better than receiving KING CAKE as a gift when you're missing home. King Cake is the perfect way for your loved ones to feel like they are a part of the…
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Get into the Mardi Gras spirit with this simple Pecan Praline Daiquiri recipe from Bayou® Rum! I really can't think of a better duo than Bayou® Rum and Blue Bell Ice Cream. This daiquiri is heavenly! This recipe uses Bayou® Spiced Rum, which you can purchase at their gift shop in Lacassine, order…
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Get into the Mardi Gras spirit with this simple Mardi Gras Daiquiri recipe from Bayou® Rum! You don't want to skip out on making the King Cake simple syrup– it is delicious! This recipe uses both Bayou® White Rum and Bayou® Gator Bite™ Rum Liqueur, which you can purchase at their gift shop in…
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Cheers! It's Holiday Time. The season is here! Spirits are brighter, goodwill falls like snow (even though it’s 72 degrees), and yuletide joy is making its way across the Lake Area. Christmas is almost here, and we have the tour you’ve all been waiting for. Christmas desserts? Nope. Holiday…
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Lake Charles Goes to the Dogs! More and more people these days are recreating the family dynamic by adopting dogs, and dog-friendly activities are high on the priority list for families looking to settle down in a city. If you’ve ever talked to me for more than ten seconds, you know my dogs are my…
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Many of my favorite memories of my dad involve his gumbo. If you knew the Iowa-born (the state, not the city), New Orleans-raised, Scottish heritage, adopted Cajun, then you knew that his gumbo was his shining achievement. It fed countless people in town and warmed many bellies. Food was his love…
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Feeling the Love at Farmer’s Markets Farmer’s markets are designed with a lot of love; they bring out a community’s best offerings and place them on a gingham tablecloth for your enjoyment. Lake Charles touts its two popular farmer’s markets – the Charlestown Farmer’s Market on Saturdays and the…
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Game2Life - Laser Tag & Axe Throwing! The Game2Life facility, located at 3311 Broad St. in Lake Charles, sits in a nondescript part of town across from the Calcasieu Parish School Board office and a tractor supply, but when you drive up, you realize this is something special. Game2Life brings an…
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