I can tell you that this type of planning can leave a person with a high level of anticipation. During the planning of our Louisiana River Parishes excursion, we made sure to mix in a collection of flavors that would allow us to truly experience the cuisine options found in the region. Every October since 1972, the importance of andouille to our region has been celebrated at the annual Andouille Festival in LaPlace.No matter where we wander, it’s a given that we will be sampling some local cuisine when we arrive. Ever versatile, you’ll find it on everything from sandwiches to pizza. Sliced andouille is a key ingredient in traditional Cajun/Creole dishes such as gumbo and jambalaya. This ensures the finished product is as distinct as the small-town smokehouse in which it is made. Out here, andouille makers put their own unique stamp on seasonings, mixing them with the meat, then smoking it using a variety of woods such as pecan, oak, or the pit master’s secret combination. Be careful to not call it sausage – because of the coarseness of the ground pork, it’s not considered sausage by locals, it’s simply andouille. When you taste our andouille, you are tasting our culinary heritage.
This legend is rooted in France, but evolved with influences from Native American culture and the Louisiana swamps. Among the many stories that have been passed down from generation to generation, one stands out- the legend of the Cajun werewolf called the rougarou. Built in 1936, our Lady of Grace Church, now located at Historic Riverlands Christian Center in Reserve, LA, exhibits what life was like for black people living under Jim Crow laws and emphasizes different music genres created by African American musicians throughout history in its Soul River Musical Journey tour.įolklore abounds out here in Louisiana’s River Parishes. Religion impacted the lives of African Americans during segregation. Join us on a journey through history as we learn how sugarcane came to Louisiana, how enslaved people suffered to produce sugar on plantations, how the sugar industry suffered after the civil war, and finally meeting some of the hardworking individuals who farm sugarcane today. Pure cane sugar is something that many people enjoy, but few people know its origins in the United States and the hardworking farmers who produce it. Thousands of visitors gather as the bonfires are ignited simultaneously to welcome the arrival of “Papa Noel”, known as Santa Claus everywhere else. Every Christmas Eve, 100’s of wooden bonfires line the Mississippi River levees in St. One of the oldest holiday traditions in the U.S. Guided swamp tours are led by ambassadors of our land and the lakes and marshes provide you with a fully immersive and eco-educational experience. Out here you will see alligators sunbathing and egrets perched on logs as you kayak or canoe Manchac Swamp.
Cajuns, Creoles, and Native Americans have respected and protected these lands for centuries, and they have continued to remain a cornerstone of our culture. Des Allemandes” (al-uh-mandz) translates in French to mean “the Germans”, it was one of the original German settlements established in 1721.Ī harmonious balance has been created between the swamp eco-system, wildlife, and locals who call the River Parishes home.
Located about an hour outside of the city of New Orleans, Lac Des Allemands and Bayou Des Allemands are home to some of the best catfish and crabs in South Louisiana.
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Louisiana’s River Parishes created the River Reel Series to showcase the unique culture found in the River Parishes.
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