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Touted as one of the oldest blues festivals in America, the Baton Rouge Blues Festival is one of Louisiana’s premier music events. It is produced by the Baton Rouge Blues Foundation, which is a non-profit organization striving to preserve, promote, … Continue reading
We continue with Part II of the traditions that go along with the celebration of the Carnival Season. • King Cake King Cake is typically made of brioche dough and is typically only eaten at Mardi Gras. Braided and laced … Continue reading
Crawfish Etouffee is a popular Cajun and Creole crawfish dish you will find in seafood restaurants all over Louisiana. If you make it at home, you’ll be surprised how easy it is! Freezes well. Ingredients: ¼ pound of butter (1 … Continue reading
Once New Year’s celebrations are over, it’s time to get ready for one of the best events in all of Louisiana – Mardi Gras! Time to practice those phrases, “Throw me somethin’ Mister” (well known as the proper expression to … Continue reading
On your next visit to stay with us at The Stockade Bed and Breakfast, you may want to include Mount Hope Plantation on your itinerary, one of the two surviving antebellum homes in the Baton Rouge area. It is a … Continue reading
Ingredients: 1/2 c. chopped onion 1/2 c. chopped green pepper 1/2 c. chopped red pepper 1/3 stick butter 3 handfuls of fresh spinach 6 large eggs 1/2 c. half & half 1 c. cheddar cheese Tony’s Seasoning Granulated garlic Directions: … Continue reading
When it comes to Zydeco music, Baton Rouge won’t disappoint. You can usually catch your favorite band at a music festival or local club. Like Cajun music, Zydeco is a music genre that evolved in Southwest Louisiana. Zydeco is sung … Continue reading
Although Lafayette, Louisiana is often referred to as the Cajun music mecca of the world, Baton Rouge, being located only 55 miles from Lafayette, offers plenty of opportunities to hear and dance to Cajun music. The Cajun French Music Association … Continue reading
This is a healthy dish which, once the ingredients are chopped and sliced, takes very little time to cook. Leftovers, if there are any, are just as good. Ingredients: 1 pound shrimp, peeled (leave tails on for more flavor, if … Continue reading
“Flat, Fast and Scenic” is the way the Louisiana Marathon has been described. This event will take place January 18-20, 2019, in Baton Rouge with runners from all 50 states and 32 countries. The course stretches through Downtown Baton Rouge, … Continue reading