Just west of New Orleans, I-10 travels across the vast Atchafalaya Swamp and into Acadiana—also known as Cajun Country. Life is different here. The language is a lilting French/English patois. The music is a vibrant and plaintive mélange of accordion and fiddle. And the food is a delicious melding of locally available ingredients, most notably […]
Archive for Poche’s Fish-N-Camp
The exotica of Louisiana aren’t limited to New Orleans. Roughly 125 miles west of the Big Easy lies the land of Spanish moss-draped swamps, mysterious bayous, and slightly frayed, picturesque hamlets. The people speak in a French-influenced patois. Crawfish, alligator, gumbo, jambalaya, and Andouille sausage are staples on the menu. And dance halls and cafes […]
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