Louisiana is entwined with the spirit of Creole and Cajun cultures. “Cajun” is a derivative of Acadian. The Acadians were French colonists who were expelled by the British from Nova Scotia and French ...

Louisiana Creole, which is also called Kouri-Vini ... Everything you put into it, you get back tenfold. People will say, ‘Oh, my grandmother used to say that,’ or ‘My grandfather said ...

The Cajun people, originally from Eastern Canada ... shrimp's natural essence and add complex flavor. Like many Creole dishes in Louisiana, this dish is often found on sophisticated restaurant ...

Numerous studies have shown that time spent in nature lowers stress, improves attention spans and puts people in a better ... and enhance one's well-being? Louisiana offers numerous state and ...

Explore America and discover Louisiana in the Smithsonian's digitized collections. The state is a gumbo of varied cultures, predominantly Cajun—people whose ancestors were French-speaking Acadians ...