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Mardi Gras Mambo

by CajunMama
Mardi Gras Ladders

It’s Mardi Gras and that means beads, king cakes, a Louisiana state holiday, and the Mardi Gras Mambo. Mardi Gras is a special time here in my state and all along the Gulf Coast. Alabama may have had the first Mardi Gras but Louisiana made it big. Each city and town around the south that [...]

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Romantic Getaways in the USA

by CajunMama
Romantic spot on Little Palm Island

Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and other special holidays are romantic dates for many couples, but what if you’ve forgotten that box of chocolates, Journey necklace, or bottle of perfume? You can still surprise your significant other with an over-the-top gift that will knock their socks off – a romantic getaway. There are so many romantic destinations around [...]

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Remembering Katrina with a Little Faith and Loads of Hope

by CajunMama
Remembering Katrina | Aquarium of the Americas

This week marks the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. While it’s a time of remembrance, it is also a time that is hard here in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. I’ve been seeing updates from Facebook friends, commenting about how depressed it makes them feel. Yes, it is depressing to remember the disaster. It’s also a point [...]

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Gulf Coast Seafood – I’m Eating It (and you should too).

by CajunMama
Oil or no oil, I

Please check out our updates at the end of this post. Seafood makes up a large portion of the cuisine along the Gulf Coast. If you haven’t already heard, we’re supporting Gulf Coast communities by spending recreation time at affected beaches and eating Gulf Coast seafood. Sounds like a tough job, right? Well, there’s been a [...]

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“Save Our Coast” The Beautiful Gulf Coast

by CarolinaMama

We’d like to welcome our newest contributor, CarolinaMama. Her first post comes from the heart. Welcome aboard, CarolinaMama! ~ CajunMama This weekend I received a very significant package from New Orleans. Care packages from home have always represented my heritage.  Cafe du Monde, Community Coffee,  Zatarain’s Cooking Necessities,  Laura’s Pralines.  Not to mention my Mother’s [...]

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Tales of the Cocktail 2010 Twitter Contest at Hotel Monteleone #totc

by CajunMama

Every year I look forward to New Orleans’ most spirited event – Tales of the Cocktail. It’s an annual event held each July and is a festival of cocktails, cuisine, and culture in New Orleans. This is THE place to meet mixologists, authors, bartenders, chefs, and designers from all over the world. What I enjoy most about [...]

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Luxury Hotel in New Orleans

by CajunMama
Harrah

New Orleans is always a hotspot for entertainment and fun. Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, Tales of the Cocktail, and many other events are always on the schedule, providing plenty to see and do during a visit to the Crescent City. There are so many hotels that it is hard for visitors to choose which one [...]

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Top 6 Tips for Attending a Mardi Gras Parade

by CajunMama

Mardi Gras season is the time leading up to the day of Mardi Gras. Various cities and towns (New Orleans, Mobile, Key West) hold Mardi Gras parades, most of which are (honestly!) family friendly. Here are my Top 6 tips to help the entire family have a safe and enjoyable Mardi Gras parade experience. Pack [...]

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Mixing it up with CajunMama and Tales of the Cocktail

by CajunMama
Sazerac Cocktail Ingredients

Everyone knows my home state, Louisiana, is near and dear to my heart. It also makes me feel so good to see New Orleans really starting to bounce back and bring in the visitors. An upcoming event, Tales of the Cocktail, is considered to be one of the most spirited events of the summer. Hehe. [...]

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Cafe Brulot

by CajunMama

Cafe Brulot is a New Orleans favorite. It is an after dinner coffee drink with a little flair. Here is a video of this potent libation being prepared tableside at Galatoire’s Restaurant in New Orleans. It was taken with my Kodak Easyshare, so please excuse the quality. Click Here to See Video

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