Category: Acadiana Life
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What being Cajun means to me: Resourcefulness
It’s no secret that I’m proud to be Cajun. My name is so unique that everyone asks if I’m French when they hear my first + last names. I proudly respond with “Nope. I’m Cajun”. The decision to keep my maiden name after I was married was because I felt that it was a constant reminder of…
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Cajun Country Dining tips
I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone say that Cajun cuisine isn’t delicious. I recall moving to Atlanta and being disappointed in being served such bland food, even after people would rave about the wonderful restaurants in and around Atlanta. Dining out in Louisiana features delicious food and some customs that may not be familiar…
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A guide to Cajuns moving outside of Acadiana
A few years ago, I met a fellow Cajun who had moved to the Atlanta area from South Louisiana. He was a bonafide Cajun from Thibodeaux. A few minutes into our conversation, I found myself giving him advice and commiserating on a few things that all Cajuns should know/realize when they move away from the…