cajun culture

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".

Whether it's our food, music, art, or lifestyle, there have been numerous times where our lil' slice of heaven has infiltrated pop culture all over the world.

Growing up around Acadiana, there are certain smells that wind up being woven into our DNA. So strong in fact, that by simply seeing photos, your brain actually allows you to smell what you're looking at.

What can you get to make the Cajun dad in your life happier than the late Ralph Begnaud in a Converse factory? Here's a few ideas...

I mean, we have automatic rice cookers, so why not roux cookers?

Some of these might actually even be real, I'm not sure. I am definitely not responsible for making any of this up probably maybe...

In 2003, the romantic comedy "How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days" was released starring Kate Hudson and Mathew McConaughey. The movie's title got me thinking, what things would someone have to do or say to lose a Cajun in 10 days?

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.

From the Boudreauxs to the Thibodeauxs, to the Robins to the Comeauxs, South Louisiana, especially Acadiana, has the run on Cajun last names. What are the most common Cajun last names in Louisiana?

These are 7 of the top spots for boudin in Acadiana and the world.

Cajun musician Ray Abshire of The Balfa Brothers has reportedly passed away at the age of 68.

I've gathered eight Cajun books available in the gift shop at Vermilionville that would make great presents for anyone on your list this Christmas.