cajun culture

If you woke up in a stranger's home with no idea who they are or where you are, could you tell if the residents were from Acadiana?

Pictures reveal the horrific carnage of a multi-alarm fire on Thanksgiving Day. The blaze is believed to have started while the homeowner was frying a turkey.

Better Homes & Gardens recently shared their take on what a traditional Louisiana Cajun Thanksgiving looks like, and it has left us with a few questions.

As one commentator puts it, this is either video of someone in a suit, or this is video of an actual Sasquatch in the wild, there's no in between.

The rest of America called us crazy...until they tried our fried turkey, then they called us genius.

Is it really cheating to use a roux from a jar? Personally, I can't tell the difference. Save yourself some time and choose one of these highly recommended jarred roux next time you are pressed for time.

What are the most common Cajun last names in Louisiana? Here's what we found out.

In Acadiana you'll find hundreds of Cajun last names like Landry, Broussard, Hebert, LeBlanc, and many more. But, what do those Cajun Last Names actually mean?

For out-of-town grocers, here's your "Translation Guide To Cajun Grocery Shopping" so you can understand what the heck we're asking for.

Rumor has it there's a South Louisiana restaurant that not only gets it right when it comes jambalaya, but some say it's the best you'll find in Louisiana.

As Cajuns, there are things we do and say that we don't think twice about. But, to people outside of Acadiana, these things can be really confusing.

A recent survey of American accents has Cajun and New Orleans accents listed in the top 10 favorites in the world.

Growing up around Acadiana, there are certain smells that wind up being woven into our DNA.

Let's take a look at a few local Cajun and Creole dishes that are so uniquely Acadiana that we're the only ones who know what they are and how to cook them.

How many of these Cajun Wheel of Fortune puzzles can you figure out?

We've decided to come up with our own list of "Cajun Slang Terms" that you'll definitely want to start using immediately.

In Acadiana, we march to the beat of our own drum. Our food, our music, and the way we talk are all things only experienced here.

There are many Cajun last names that even folks born and raised in Acadiana get wrong from time to time.

For folks who might now know what we're all about, here is the official unofficial guide to "Nine Things To Expect When A Cajun Moves To Your Town".

There are surefire tells when it comes to Cajun and Creole culture. Maybe it's the pots in the kitchen or jars of various pickled foods. Or, maybe it's a certain type of rice cooker.