Best Breakfast Spots Around SWLA It’s been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day is breakfast. The good news is that when you’re in Lake Charles, there are plenty of options to satisfy your breakfast cravings! Pitt Grill Pitt Grill is a Lake Charles classic and a regional chain…
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Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21, 2020 – Don’t forget! It’s time to put together some ideas for how to make dad feel a little extra special this year. In fact, let’s start planning now! For the outdoorsy dad From the secluded rivers and trails of Sam Houston Jones State Park to unparalleled paths…
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In Southwest Louisiana, we know how to celebrate year-round. July is surely no exception. Whether it be dressing up in your favorite red, white and blue outfit for the 4 th , or two-stepping to your favorite Cajun tunes, Lake Charles has plenty of exciting festivals and events for you in July. Let’s…
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Eating crawfish is a way of life in Southwest Louisiana. There’s no debating that. When the seasonings drift through the air I get an almost indescribable feeling. It’s a mixture of happy, hungry, and even a bit excited. But when the boiling is done, the crawfish trays are empty, and everyone has…
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Have you ever been to a place that surprises, charms and maybe even leaves you wondering why you’re just now experiencing it? That’s the reaction I’ve seen from so many folks visiting Southwest Louisiana for their first time. As a local, there are so many things that define Cajun country which we…
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Like a lot of folks in Southwest Louisiana, I have a passion for the outdoors. Ever since I could stand, I’ve been joining my dad, brother and a handful of cousins for morning duck hunts in the marshes south of Lake Charles along the Creole Nature Trail. Those cold mornings packed into a duck blind…
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There are lots of unique and interesting culinary delights that have their origins in South Louisiana. From filé and fricassee, to cous-cous and a Cochon de Lait, traditional Cajun cuisine may seem bizarre to some at first, but once you try it, there’s no doubting that it’s downright delicious. If…
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It seems like there’s a National _______ Day for just about everything, right? If you take a glance at some of the things that are recognized on certain days, you’ll be surprised at some of the things that people have decided to highlight. For instance, just during the month of October we have…
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If you’ve ever spent any time around true Cajuns in south Louisiana, you’ve probably noticed a few things that stand out us that seems a little different from most cultures. If you share a meal with us, you might pick up on the fact that we probably like to add a little more cayenne to our food or…
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There are so many reasons to travel. Some like to plan vacations to see the sights while others travel just to get away for a while. My favorite reason to travel to a destination is for the FOOD! One of the best ways to experience a place is by getting to know the local flavors in a unique and…
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