Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Contrary to popular belief, not all Creole food is spicy. It is, however, very well-seasoned with big and bold flavors, starting ...

Mardi Gras refers to events of the Carnival celebration leading up to the Christian period called Lent. A direct contrast to Lent's self-reflective, sacrificing feel, Mardi Gras celebrates the joy of ...

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I’m a proud Georgia native, but I spent my elementary school years in Louisiana. My young mother did not know anyone when she moved from the Southeast and chose to learn her new home and its people by ...

After Marcelle Bienvenu's recent "Crawfish Stew-Fay" recipe appeared here, B.C.R. sent a lighter version of shrimp etouffee. After seeing the movie "Julie and Julia" in the summer, he and his partner ...

Chop the trinity (onion, green bell pepper and celery), parsley and green onions. Mince garlic and set aside. Make a roux by melting butter in a large skillet over medium heat and stir in the flour; ...

Where Is Creole Food From? But what is Creole food? Creole food originated in Louisiana and blends food traditions from African, European and Native cultures. It combines bold, spicy and tangy flavors ...