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Podcast Episode 111: Cajun Food in Lafayette, Louisiana

Marie Ducote of Cajun Food Tours in Lafayette, Louisiana, talks about the Cajun food scene, including the differences between Cajun and Creole food.

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By Marie Ducote

November 11, 2022

Marie Ducote

Marie Ducote of Cajun Food Tours in Lafayette, Louisiana, tells us about the Cajun food scene. We talk about king cakes, gumbo, and the differences between Cajun and Creole food.

Lafayette has the second largest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States
Lafayette is Cajun country; New Orleans is Creole
Crawfish runs from January until June
Johnson’s Boucaniere is a fantastic smokehouse if you enjoy sausage

Food for Thought

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Q: During the 2015 Mardi Gras season hat type of king cake did Bob Carriker make that went viral after being posted to Facebook?

A: Boudin and cracklin and Steen’s cane syrup.

Out of the Frying Pan

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Favorite Place for Brunch: Blue Dog Cafe

Favorite Farmer’s Market: Lafayette City Park
Favorite Restaurant with a View: Ruffino’s on the River
Favorite Place for Crawfish: Louisiana Crawfish Time
Favorite Dessert: Bananas Foster Bread Pudding at Bon Temps Grill
Favorite Food Truck: Viva la Waffle
Favorite Place for Drinks: Martinis at Bon Temps Grill

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