Posts Tagged ‘Louisiana’

Friday Fun Festival: Taste Louisiana Cajun & Zydeco Festival

Friday, May 27th, 2011

The Midwest’s Largest and Most Authentic Cajun & Zydeco Event!

2011 Edition of Taste Louisiana Cajun & Zydeco Festival

2011 Edition of Taste Louisiana Cajun & Zydeco Festival

The 2011 Edition of Taste Louisiana Cajun & Zydeco Festival, a.k.a “Cajun Fest” brings five of the most famous and exciting  Louisiana bands to Amana, Iowa for two festive days of toe-tapping music, hearty food, cold brew, renewed friendships and dance ’til you drop fun.

Cajun & Zydeco Entertainers 2011

We very excited to announce the Main Stage Entertainers for Cajun Fest 2011.  Bring your dancin’ shoes because these bands are sure to make you want to hit the dance floor!  Click on the links provided for additional information and to preview some of the music you’ll enjoy.

Mouthwatering Monday: Creole Jambalaya Fiesta!

Monday, May 2nd, 2011

Jambalaya Fiesta is a Louisiana Creole dish of Spanish and French influence. Creole Jambalaya originates from the French Quarter of New Orleans, in the original European sector.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Serves: 6

Ingredients:
1/2 pound Ground Meat
1 package Tony Chachere’s Jambalaya Mix
2 3/4 cup Cold Water
1 cup Chicken
1 can Mexican style corn
1 can Black Olives
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
Directions:

1: In a large skillet, brown ground beef.

2: Drain any excess oil.

3: Add Tony Chachere’s Jambalaya Mix, water, chicken, corn, olives and lemon juice.

4: Bring to a boil. Reduce heat.

5: Cover. Simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Join Tony Chachere’s At The Festival International de Louisiane!!

Thursday, April 28th, 2011

Come hang out with the Tony’s Crew!

Festival International de Louisiane

5 Days of Culture, Music, Art and Fun!

Find us at the Festival April 28th!!

We’d Love to meet you!

Festival International de Louisiane is a 5 day free event that draws the community together for a celebration of culture, diversity and all things Louisiane.  Based in downtown Lafayette, six stages, countless musicians, artists, cooks, entertainers and families gather for one of the biggest celebrations of local culture around.

Music

Arts & Crafts

Shop

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Every event at the festival celebrates cultural expression in a ways which encourage understanding and appreciation for different cultures. And best of all, Festival International events are free to the public!

 

Photo credits to Festival International de Louisiane

Wordless Wednesday | Great Taste in Art

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

Crawfish MuralPhoto thanks to Flickr user Mark Gstohl under the commercial license.