GARDENS & GUMBO: Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, and Home
On past trips, we've spent considerable time in Baton Rouge -- and I do recommend that you enjoy the sights…
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Louisiana
GARDENS & GUMBO: Part 3 – Breaux Bridge, Lake Charles, and the Creole Nature Trail
Visiting the laidback town of Breaux Bridge required a short backtrack from Lafayette before heading to Lake Charles, but the…
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GARDENS AND GUMBO: Celebrating Steve’s Retirement Part 2
The first thing on our agenda for Saturday in Lafayette, LA was a Cajun Food Tour. We arrived at the…
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GARDENS AND GUMBO: Celebrating Steve’s Retirement Part 1
Steve and I love Louisiana -- the food, the people, the Zydeco music, the culture, and the natural environment. We…
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Spend a Great Weekend in Monroe, Louisiana
(This story was first posted on TraveltheSouthBloggers.com November 18, 2022. That website is no longer available, so I am sharing…
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FoodNovember 18, 2024
Oysters and Cajun Food: Our Personal Faves
For great Cajun dishes and raw oysters in one location, try Cajun Steamer Bar & Grill in Huntsville.
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4 Great Reasons to Stay in the Garden District of New Orleans
If you're the rowdy, party type, then you might have more fun in the vicinity of Bourbon Street. But, look…
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2 Recommended Eateries Near Houmas House Estate & Gardens
Eateries serving good Cajun food just south of Baton Rouge.
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A Lovely Stay at Houmas House Estate and Gardens
Beauty, luxurious accommodations, and fabulous food await in Darrow, Louisiana.
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Shopping, A Museum, and Public Art in Monroe and West Monroe, LA
Attractions in Monroe and West Monroe, Louisiana.
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Devotionals, Food, TravelApril 22, 2022
COME TO THE TABLE — Experiences as a Travel Writer . . . and a recipe
These past seven years of being a travel and food writer/blogger have led to some amazing meals, opportunities to meet…
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TravelApril 18, 2022
Biedenharn Museum & Gardens: Monroe, Louisiana
Highly enjoyable attraction in Monroe, Louisiana.
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