Founded on a simple dream – craft beer to complement Cajun and Creole food and life. This dream was six years in the making and began when the brew master was stationed in Germany. Each area of Europe has its own beer and cuisine which makes traveling through Europe a culinary delight. Bayou Teche Brewing has brought that delight to Acadiana, pairing the unique foods and lifestyle of south Louisiana with its unique biere. Continue reading
Grand Isle, French for Big Island. This big island at the end of LA 1 is about 8 miles long and up to 1 ½ miles wide with a resident population of about 1500. This big island may be small but it is rich and big in history. The first documented settlements began in the 1780s. Jean Lafitte and his privateers were based on neighboring Grand Terre from 1805 to 1814. There are still stories of “pirate’s treasure” on Grand Isle. In the late 1800s Grand Isle became a summer resort and it continues to be so today. Although the island has been repeatedly damaged by hurricanes including land lost, the resilience of the island and its people should be apparent to any visitor. On our third annual Mardi Gras on Grand Isle we saw new construction, familiar faces, beaches and open waters calling our fishing poles. Continue reading
As Laurie marveled at the quiet of the Bonnet Carre’ Spillway today, she remembered her view of the area in 2011 when the bays of the control structure were opened and the Mississippi River was gushing through.
Instead of flowing water, today there were people in the spillway biking, four wheeling, walking, and enjoying all sorts of outdoor activities. The blue skies, mild temperatures and dry weather had people thinking Spring and heading outdoors. Continue reading
Mini Cinnamon Buns and Chocolate Baklava
When John approaches “the edge” Laurie knows he either needs food, caffeine or both. So we’re driving around Zachary, LA mid-morning desperately searching for a coffee house. Droid tells us, “no Starbucks, no CC’s (Community Coffee’s coffeehouses)…not much around. Close to desperation John looked around and says, “The Chocolate Café”! On the front was a neon Coffee sign – we’re parked and going in. Continue reading
Laurie is participating in the Elf4Health Holiday Challenge. This is a four week challenge involving daily tasks, challenge winners, some awesome prizes, and weekly newsletters. Today’s challenge is to share your expertise along with a blog swap. Laurie’s swap partner is Ashley Davidson and below is her blog post. Continue reading
Snow on University Lake …it’s November in Louisiana…no way.
From a distance it looked like snow on University Lake in Baton Rouge, LA. Cars on the interstate slowed to look at the lake and the moving white blob. The white was White Pelicans on their southern migration. The pelicans visit the lake each year to rest for a time during their journey. Continue reading
Lunch by the Bay is one of our favorite things to do when on the Coast. Today was no different. We went in search of the perfect café where we could sit outside looking out to the open water, feel the breeze and enjoy the salt air. Only problem, the day was chilly and very windy; no sitting outside today. Continue reading
Carmela Vineyards where it all comes together – wine, food, and rving. After a week of family festivities culminating with a wedding, what more could we ask for than an oasis in southern Idaho? Continue reading
At the end of the majestic alley of oaks was the plantation house standing guard over the grounds. Looking down the lush alley we could only imagine how many carriages had traveled to the home. It was not our first visit but each time we are amazed at the grandeur of Houmas House and Gardens. This visit did not disappoint; the grounds a green carpet of lush grass and the sun played on the water in the Fountain Courtyard. Continue reading
On Saturday mornings if we are close to a Farmers Market we’re headed that way for the opening bell. We are also looking for breakfast as most also have breakfast vendors with the markets. When we’re in our home area of Baton Rouge, we’re pointed to the Red Stick Farmers Market. This morning we decided to look elsewhere and step out of the box for our Saturday morning treat. Continue reading
