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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

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Mouthwatering Monday: A Cajun Twist on Corn & Crab Bisque!

Monday, April 18th, 2011

Cajun Corn and Crab Bisque

Don’t risk skipping this amazing bisque!  Corn and crab come to together in this creamy, hearty, and easy to prepare dish with a mix of spices that gives this bisque a Cajun twist!

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves: 12

Ingredients:
4 tablespoon Butter
3 tablespoon AllPurpose Flour
1 cup Chopped Onions
1 can Corn (Creamstyle)
1 can Cream of Potato Soup
1 quart Half and Half
1/2 teaspoon Mace
1 pound Lump Crab Meat
1/2 pound Cheese (Swiss)
1 tablespoon Chopped Parsley
1 tablespoon Chopped Green Onion
1 tablespoon Sherry (Dry)
1 tablespoon Tony Chacheres Original Creole Seasoning
Directions:

1: In a 3 quart pot, melt butter and add flour to make a blond roux.

2: Saute onions until tender; add corn, soup, Half and Half, mace, and crab meat.

3: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.

4: Add cheese, parsley, green onions, and sherry.

5: Season with Tony Chacheres Original Creole Seasoning.

6: Remove from heat and serve.

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Wordless Wednesday | Big Wheel Keep On Turnin’

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

Creole Queen Steam Boat New OrleansPhoto thanks to Flickr user bnorwood!

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Le Festival du Bon Temps a Broussard – April 1st-2nd

Friday, April 1st, 2011

le Festival du Bon Temps à Broussard

There are no April fools at Le Festival du Bon Temps a Broussard, just tasty Cajun and Creole bites and lots of fun!  April 1st and 2nd will mark the 3rd annual Le Festival du Bon Temps a Broussard!

Le Festival du Bon Temps a Broussard

This may be a newer Louisiana tradition, but it’s packed with music, food, beer tastings from local brewers, kids activities and even appearances by cast members of the show “Swamp People” will be attending.

Whether you want to rock out, relax or just immerse yourself in delicious Cajun Cuisine Le Festival du Bon Temps a Broussard has just what you need!

2011 STAGE SCHEDULE

Friday, April 1, 2011 (6PM – 11PM)

Opening Ceremony by Toby Armentor, Festival Chairman
6:00PM – 8:00PM – Grammy Nominee – Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie (2 hrs)
8:30PM – 11:00PM – TK Hulin, GG Shin, Charlene, Steve Adams, Jamie Hulin (2.5 hrs)

Saturday, April 2, 2011 (4PM – 11:30PM)

4:00PM – 6:30PM – GTO & D-Street Brass (2.5 hrs)
7:00PM – 9:00PM – Grammy Nominee – Roddie Romero & Hub City All-Stars (2 hrs)
9:30PM – 11:30PM – Jamie Bergeron & Kickin’ Cajuns (2 hrs)

Photo and video courtesy of http://bontempsfest.org/

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