it begins with a ... a base for the dish that is as deep and rich as the centuries-old cultures that converged in Southeast like no other place in history. Here, in what has been called “the greatest pantry of raw ingredients that God has ever given anyone,” the French and Spanish, Africans and Caribbeans lent their magic to create Cajun, Creole, and other styles of that are unique to our corner of the world. We hope you will visit the region where they were born, seasoned, and became world-renowned.

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...... INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 2 lbs. 21/25 count Peel shrimp and devein, leaving tails on and Louisiana shrimp reserving the heads and shells. Refrigerate shrimp...... 7 cups cold water In a small , add shrimp heads and shells, A buttery, garlicky, savory and cover with 7 cups cold water. Bring to a boil 12 tbsp. unsalted , Louisiana classic over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium divided and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Skim 2 tbsp. finely chopped any froth as it rises to the surface. Strain through

COOK/PREP TIME: 45 Minutes SERVINGS: 4 fresh rosemary a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, reserving liquid and discarding shells, and set aside. Reserve 1 cup 1 ½ tsp. ground black pepper shrimp . Remaining stock can be refrigerated up to 1 week or frozen up to 3 months. 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning In a large skillet, melt 5 tbsp. butter over high heat. 2 shallots, minced Add rosemary, pepper, Cajun seasoning, shallots 4 cloves garlic, minced and garlic. Cook about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Add reserved stock, Worcestershire, ¼ cup Worcestershire and lemon juice. Add shrimp and cook ¼ cup hot sauce just until pink and firm.

2 tbsp.tbs. fresh fresh lemon lemon juice juice Add beer and cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Reduce heat to low and add remaining 7 tbsp. butter. Gently ½ cup dark or amber beer stir as the butter melts into the sauce and the sauce 2 loaves French bread is emulsified. Serve immediately with French bread. for serving Recipe Courtesy of Hoffman Media

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very year, millions of people visit Louisiana to get a Eglimpse into its rich heritage, enjoy the diversity of its culture, and eat some of the finest known to man.

At Louisiana Fish Fry, spreading the joy of Cajun cooking throughout the kitchens of America is a challenge we take very seriously. In fact, next to testing our own products, it’s what we live for. After all, why should Louisianians be the only people who eat well?

Louisiana Fish Fry Products of Baton Rouge, LA was founded 30 years ago as an offshoot of the retail seafood operation, Tony’s Seafood. Today, it is one of the fastest- growing, family-owned food manufacturing businesses in Louisiana. Owned by the Pizzolato family, the company produces a line of 100 products, formulated to make easy to prepare at home.

1-800-356-2905 WWW.LOUISIANAFISHFRY.COM COOKING WITH SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA GUMBO “Cravin’Cajun”Chicken and Gumbo Recipe compliments of Louisiana Fish Fry

INGREDIENTS 1 (8 oz) box of Louisiana Fish Fry Products® Cajun Gumbo & Entrée Mix 1 pound of thoroughly cooked chicken (to 165°F) 1 pound of thoroughly cooked sausage (to 165°F) 6 cups COLD water or chicken stock DIRECTIONS In 4-quart pot, combine 6 cups of cold water or chicken stock and Louisiana Fish Fry Products® Gumbo & Rice Entrée Mix. Stir often while bringing to a boil.

Add thoroughly cooked chicken and sausage.

Bring to a second boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 25 minutes, or until rice is It’s never been easier to enjoy the tender. Stir occasionally. Remove from heat. Enjoy! Official Cuisine of Louisiana. “ ” 5 ASCENSION PARISH

lmost directly between Baton Rouge and , Houmas House Anot far off Interstate 10, lies a cluster of communities which Plantation, one of make up Ascension Parish, LA. These communities are so deeply the South’s oldest rooted in their own unique culinary traditions you may be able to and most beautiful smell the rich scent of roux and as you pass through. plantation estates, is the home of Family-owned restaurants like Mike Anderson’s Latil’s Landing Seafood, The Cabin Restaurant and Sno’s Restaurant, The Seafood and Steakhouse have been here for Carriage House more then 40 years, providing the area with Restaurant, and new twists on authentic cuisine for generation Café Burnside, each providing guests with a culinary experience of after generation. In the Historic District of a lifetime all on its own. Their Chef masterfully creates wonderful Downtown Donaldsonville, set in the casual dishes using the freshest local ingredients that Louisiana has to atmosphere of a beautifully restored 1920s offer, giving his guests an unforgettable experience in one of building that Louisiana’s most beautiful settings. hosts rotating collections of So what’s this “unique colorful works of area artists and the and authentic flavor” sounds of local musicians, lies The you’ve been hearing so Grapevine Café and Gallery. Its authentic much about? You’ll just South Louisiana cuisine has earned have to come visit and rave reviews from visitors, food writers taste for yourself! and the ever-important locals.

C 6 1-888-775-7990 WWW.TOURASCENSION.COM COOKING WITH SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA GUMBO Eplant Napoleon

Recipe compliments of Houmas House

INGREDIENTS 3 cups heavy cream Green onions, green and 1 eggplant medium, Healthy pinch of saffron white parts, sliced finely sliced into ½-inch rounds ¼ cup white wine 1 pound jumbo lump 1 cup whole milk Sea salt to taste crabmeat 6 whole eggs beaten 3 each dried bay leaves 10 –15 cups canola oil 6 cups yellow corn flour, Fresh cracked black pepper seasoned to taste to taste DIRECTIONS In a large nonreactive pot add cream, white wine, bay leaves, ease into oil. Gently saffron, salt and fresh cracked pepper. Let simmer gently for about cook eggplant. 15 minutes. It will reduce and thicken a bit during this time. Don’t When the bottom is let it boil as it will quickly expand and boil out of pot. Once sauce golden brown flip over is seasoned properly, pass through a fine strainer and place in a until other side is golden. Remove from oil and gently pat dry. clean pot. Add jumbo lump crabmeat to the sauce, allow to Add green onions to crab and sauce. Adjust seasoning, as gently simmer while the eggplant cooks. needed. Place one round of eggplant on plate, top with crab Heat oil in a large pot to 350 degrees. Mix eggs and milk. Lightly meat and sauce. Place another round on top of this and top with season eggplant, then place in . Coat sides thoroughly, crab and sauce. Place final round of eggplant on top and secure then place in seasoned flour. Shake off excess flour and carefully with , top with sauce and serve. Serves four. 7 EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH

elcome to the Crossroads of the South, where amazing Red Stick Wlocal food isn’t just an occasional topic of conversation, and after, take a it’s a daily obsession. From up-and-coming culinary innovators rest and wash it to hidden down-home gems, there’s plenty to savor, see and do, down with our with an authenticity and culture that run as deep as the South. local craft beer at Tin Roof Brewery An exciting array of new dining options or a rum cocktail has created a buzz among visitors and from Three Roll locals alike in Baton Rouge. Whether Estate Distillery. you’re pulling up a chair at one of the newest dining options like Southfin After you’ve filled up on southern cuisine, set your sights on our Southern Poké or enjoying a classic colorful political history, dance the night away on Third Street, restaurant such as Parrain’s Seafood soak up the splendor of our art scene and kick your feet up at Restaurant, you one of our many hotels. Come to Baton Rouge to be charmed know you’re with our southern hospitality. always in for a treat! Is cooking Start cooking up your your thing? experience today with a Take a class taste of what’s on the menu at Louisiana at visitbatonrouge.com. Culinary Institute or

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C 8 1-800-LA-ROUGE WWW.VISITBATONROUGE.COM COOKING WITH SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA GUMBO Crawfish Bread Recipe compliments of Eliza Restaurant & Bar

INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons butter, divided ½ pound Louisiana crawfish tails ¼ cup diced ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup diced 2 tablespoons green onion tops ¼ cup diced red bell pepper ¼ cup mayo 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon Creole mustard ¼ teaspoon fresh 2 ounces Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning blend 2 ounces Cheddar Jack cheese (your favorite) 4 po-boy bread or sub rolls DIRECTIONS Over medium heat, sauté onions, celery, pepper and garlic in 1 tablespoon butter until soft. Season with thyme and seasoning blend. Add crawfish tails, salt and green onions and sauté for 1 minute. Take off heat and cool. Once cool add mayo, Creole mustard and cheeses and mix well. Slice po-boy breads in half lengthwise. Spread a quarter of the crawfish-cheese mix on each bottom and cover with the top. Brown bread in a skillet with remaining tablespoon of butter as you would a grilled cheese. 9 EAST FELICIANA PARISH

estled among the rolling hills and forests of English NPlantation Country, East Feliciana Parish reflects the charm and grandeur that is the South.

Located just thirty-five minutes north of the capital city of Baton Rouge, East Feliciana Parish was founded in 1824. Feliciana Parish, named for the Spanish term that roughly translates to “happy lands,” was one of the original founded parishes in 1812 when Louisiana entered the Union. It was later divided in and reenactments, two when travel became difficult during bad weather seasons. Centenary State The parish seat is Historic Site, a winery located in the city and an annual antiques of Clinton. and art show. A R.D. VERNON wealth of antebellum East Feliciana landmarks, showcasing some of the best examples of Greek attractions include Revival, Victorian and Carolina-style architecture, grace this a model train beautiful countryside. Discover the past and the role East exhibit, the Port Feliciana played in Louisiana history. Hudson State Historic Site which hosts historic demonstrations R.D. VERNON

C 10 225-244-3866 WWW.FELICIANATOURISM.ORG COOKING WITH SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA GUMBO Chsy Eplant Roatini

Recipe from 12tomatoes.com

INGREDIENTS 4 eggplants 2 cups parmesan cheese ¼ cup olive oil (grated, divided) 1 package frozen spinach ¾ cup fresh basil leaves (thawed) (finely chopped) 3 cups ricotta cheese 1 cup mozzarella cheese 1 egg (grated) 1½ cups marinara sauce kosher salt (prepared) freshly ground pepper DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Trim ends off eggplants. Cut lengthwise into approximately ¼-inch thick slices. 3. Place eggplant slices on sheets and season with salt 6. Place approximately 3 tablespoons of cheese and spinach and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil. mixture on each eggplant slice. Roll into a loose bundle and 4. Place in oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven place seam-side down in a large baking dish. and let cool. 7. Top eggplant rolls with marinara sauce. Sprinkle on 5. In a large bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, basil leaves, salt, mozzarella and remaining parmesan cheese. pepper and 1 cup of parmesan cheese. Squeeze water out 8. Place baking dish in oven and bake 30 minutes, or until of spinach and add it to the cheese mixture. cheese is melted. 11 LIVINGSTON PARISH

hopping, Sports, Science, Waterways, Cuisine and now an SAmerican Idol! We have it all here in Livingston Parish. We are home to the largest rural Hungarian Settlement in the U.S. and our Bass Pro Shop is one of the top 5 stores in America. Throughout the year we have numerous festivals and events that take place around the parish, including in our Award-Winning Antique District and along our 400 miles of waterways.

You’ll find great hotels and RV Parks coupled with friendly people and a down-home atmosphere. Come see why Laine Hardy, 2019 American Idol Winner, and everyone else is so Proud to call Livingston Parish their home. Convenient to I-12, I-10 and I-55, Livingston Parish is 10 minutes from Baton Rouge and less than an hour from New Orleans.

C 12 1-888-317-7899 WWW.VISITLIVINGSTONPARISH.COM COOKING WITH SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA GUMBO Hungarian Potato Caerole “RAKOTT KRUMPLI” Recipe submitted by Ethel Beregi Erdey

INGREDIENTS 6 medium potatoes 4 hard cooked eggs ½ cup butter or margarine 2 cups dairy sour cream 1½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 6 slices (crushed fine or 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs) paprika DIRECTIONS Peel, cook and slice potatoes. Slice eggs. Melt butter, add sour cream, salt and pepper. Mix well. Put potatoes, eggs, sour cream mixture and bread crumbs in layers in shallow baking pan. Repeat, ending with bread crumbs layer. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake in preheated moderate oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Makes 6 servings. 13 RIVER PARISHES

ew Orleans Plantation Country is one of America’s most Nmemorable travel destinations. Between the historic cities of New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, visitors can explore a remarkable area where the unique culture developed over centuries can be experienced. Here, a collection of famous plantations dot the verdant landscape along the Mississippi River, each offering a unique perspective about those who lived in the house and worked the land.

Come and enjoy our delicious Cajun and Creole cuisine, exhilarating swamp tours, comfortable accommodations and all the richness of Louisiana’s vibrant culture. It’s all here, just minutes from New Orleans, awaiting your discovery.

C 14 1-866-204-7782 WWW.VISITNOPC.COM COOKING WITH SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA GUMBO Andouie,Sausage,Chicken Gumbo Recipe compliments of Spuddy’s Cajun Cooking Experience

Use recipe as a guide and tweak to DIRECTIONS your taste. Gumbo comes from your soul, not a recipe! Serves 25. Stock – Fill pot ¾ full of water. Add half the onions, chicken gizzards, chicken necks, chicken wings, INGREDIENTS smoked turkey necks and andouille to the water. This is your stock. Let this boil while making your roux. 20-quart pot The and chicken base, celery and garlic may be Large spoon of beef base and added at this time if you’ve decided to use them. chicken base (optional) Water Roux – In separate pot, heat the . When the lard 4 pounds cut okra (optional) is hot, add the flour a little at a time, continuously 3 pounds onions stirring, until it’s all in. I’ve found the best thing to stir 4 bell peppers a roux is a wide commercial spatula. Cook the roux Garlic (optional) until it’s dark brown. After the roux is the color you Celery (optional) like, turn the fire off and add remaining onions to the 1 pound of lard roux. This will stop the cooking process. Continue 1 cup flour (or a little more to get stirring until the roux cools (about 5 minutes). the thickness of ) Add the smoked sausage to the stock. Bring the 4 pounds chicken thigh meat stock back to a boil. Using a large spoon, one spoon Spuddy’s Andouille (or a second best) at a time, add the roux to the gumbo. Whip the the okra (optional) – Heat a ¼ lb. of lard. Spuddy’s Smoked Sausage (or a spoon around to help dissolve the roux. Add all the Add okra to the pot. Continuously stir the okra until all second best) roux, one spoon at a time. slime is cooked out. Any time okra sticks, add a little 1 pound chicken necks Boil on medium heat for at least a half hour. Every 5 water. When the okra is soft to eat and the slime is 1 pound chicken wings minutes, stir to be sure it’s not sticking. Taste after a cooked out, it’s ready. After adding roux to the gumbo, 2 pounds smoked turkey necks half hour. If you like the taste, add chicken thigh meat add okra. Cook okra in the gumbo for 20–30 1 pound chicken gizzards (optional) and bell peppers. Bring back to a boil. Boil 5–10 min. minutes. Serve gumbo over rice or eat like . 15 ST. HELENA PARISH

t. Helena’s appeal as a tourist attraction centers around Sthe quaint rural beauty and the proximity to Interstate 55, Interstate 12, and the Zachary Taylor Parkway.

Sportsmen activities include hunting, fishing, and canoeing on the local streams. Cycling is a sport that winds through the parish on the highways and back roads.

Historical locations in Rolling hills, pasture land, and a Greensburg include the forest of pines make St. Helena Courthouse, Old Jail Circa a rural retreat as you visit the 1855, and Land Office Circa region. St. Helena boasts of 1820, that was used for the NO red lights in the parish clearing house for Spanish and only four caution lights. Land Grants. Businesses that Escape from the hustle call St. Helena home are Cal-Maine Foods, Kleinpeter Dairy, and bustle of today’s life. Dow Chemical, Louisiana Technical College Region Nine, Visit St. Helena. Southland Steel, and Williams Gas.

C 16 225-222-7000 WWW.STHELENAPARISH.LA.GOV/TOURISM.ASPX COOKING WITH SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA GUMBO Rotierie Cajun Chicken Wings

Recipe submitted by Vernessa Travis of Greensburg, Louisiana Cajun-Creole Rub INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 2 tablespoons paprika Combine all ingredients. 1 tablespoon garlic powder Makes a half cup. 2 teaspoons dried thyme, finely crumbled ½ teaspoon dried oregano, finely crumbled 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Chicken Wings INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 14 chicken drummettes Wash and thoroughly dry the chicken drummettes. Dip chicken in 4 tablespoons melted butter melted butter to coat thoroughly and then coat well with Cajun- Cajun-Creole spice rub Creole rub. Rotate the chicken wings in the Flat Standard Basket for 45 minutes or until they are browned and cooked through. 17 TANGIPAHOA PARISH

ocated in the heart of everything great and fun about Louisiana, There is always L Tangipahoa Parish is your “must-visit” stop when visiting something to do in Louisiana. Tangipahoa Parish is easy to get here, but hard to leave. Tangipahoa Parish. Walk on the wild side Tangipahoa Parish has more activities, restaurants, festivals, shopping, at Global Wildlife museums and sporting events per square mile than any other location Center, Kliebert & in the state. Each year, the major festivals Sons Gator Tours, or feature strawberries, Sicilian heritage, Sandy Bottom Tubing , Italian culture and the Renaissance. on the Tangipahoa Our food competitions put local and visiting River. Interested in chefs to the test. Leading the competition is spirits? We have two kinds: scary spirits at the RISE Haunted House the nationally-acclaimed Hammond BBQ and smooth spirits at our local breweries along the Tangipahoa Challenge followed by year-round local Brewery Trail. Finally, Tangipahoa has a trove of local shopping competitions for best gumbo, , boutiques. Explore antique stores, local gift shops and national chili and dessert. retail stores all within easy driving distance.

Whether you’re looking for family fun, girlfriend getaways, outdoor When talking about food, the adventures or cultural experiences, talk of the region is Tangipahoa, it’s all here in Tangipahoa Parish. with over 200 restaurants Located on the crossroads of offering cuisine ranging from I-55 and I-12, it’s easy to get here local seafood to fine dining and with so much to see, eat and and everything in between. experience, it’s hard to leave!

C 18 1-800-542-0715 WWW.TANGITOURISM.COM COOKING WITH SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA GUMBO Fresh Strawbey Coler

Recipe submitted by Phoebe Cannon

INGREDIENTS 3 cups fresh Louisiana ½ teaspoon salt strawberries, diced ½ cup milk ¾ cup brown sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 stick butter, melted 1 cup all-purpose flour whipped cream, optional 2 teaspoons baking powder

DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 375°. 2. In a medium bowl, add strawberries and ¾ cup brown sugar. 3. Stir to coat strawberries in sugar and set aside. 4. In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and granulated sugar. 8. Pour batter evenly into dish. 5. Add in milk, vanilla extract and melted butter. 9. Spoon strawberries evenly on top of batter. Do NOT stir. 6. Stir until combined. A few lumps are okay. 10. Bake for 35 – 40 minutes or until golden. 7. Grease a 9-inch dish. 11. Serve warm with whipped cream (optional). 19 WASHINGTON PARISH

elcome to Washington Parish, Louisiana, one of the Wmost scenic rural parishes in the state—softly rolling hills, piney woods, farms, small towns, and waterways!

We invite you to fish, hunt, canoe, “tube,” and drive our byways and backways. Good food, festivals, local heritage, and the nation’s largest free fair are just some of the offerings in our little corner of the state.

Thriving watermelon patches, U-pick blueberry farms, dairy farms, agricultural exhibits; midway rides; stage entertainment; Pro rodeo; home-grown produce—we have them. Anytime, any season is a and experience many pioneer activities typical of the 1800s great time to be on our scenic rivers, the Pearl and Bogue Chitto. Louisiana piney woods at Mile Branch Settlement. One of Louisiana’s premier properties, Bogue Chitto State Park is located just 6 miles Experience the cultural heritage of small-town America in a from Franklinton. century-old general store, the Varnado Store Museum. The Museums of Cassidy Park, the In October, Pioneer Museum, and the enthusiastic crowds Museum of Indian Culture reflect come to enjoy the history in the heart of Bogalusa. Washington Parish All feature permanent and Free Fair. They enjoy changing exhibits, lectures and flower, homemaking, demonstrations, and are open livestock and each weekend.

C 20 1-888-827-7118 WWW.WASHINGTONPARISHTOURISM.COM COOKING WITH SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA GUMBO Seared Lump Crab Cake and Feuine Alfredo

Recipe compliments of Chef Tino of Red Brick Café Fettuccine Alfredo INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 32 ounces heavy whipping cream Mix first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. For 1½ cups shredded parmesan each 6 ounces of sauce, add 7 ounces of 2 tablespoons minced garlic cooked fettuccine pasta. Sauté on high in 1 tablespoon black pepper skillet for 5–10 minutes, until sauce thickens. 2 tablespoons salt 3 pounds fettuccine pasta Seared Lump Crab Cake INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 2 pounds jumbo lump crabmeat 2 eggs Mix first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon 1 bunch chopped green onions ½ loaf finely ground of bread crumbs on bottom of baking ring and tightly pack ½ cup finely chopped French bread with 4 ounces of crabmeat mix. Then top with an additional 3 tablespoons Tino’s Cajun olive oil tablespoon of bread crumbs. Heat skillet with olive oil. Slide Seasoning 5-ounce baking rings off baking ring and pan sear both sides until golden. Finish in oven set at 500 degrees for 5 minutes. Serves eight. 21 WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH

est Baton Rouge is “On the River, On the Way” to fun and Festivals, Food and Fun Wadventure in Southeast Louisiana. The smallest parish in the are on tap at our four state is part of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, with big major events of the year. surprises in store for visitors.

Experience our history at the award-winning West Baton Rouge Museum, on the State African American Heritage Trail. Visitors enjoy guided tours of the museum’s six acres with six historic buildings and barn that help describe sugar plantation life from the Antebellum Period through the Civil Rights Era. The main Kite Fest Louisiane, the only Kite museum galleries Festival in the state of Louisiana, display changing and is held in April. The Oldies But permanent exhibits Goodies Fest and Championship BBQ Contest take place in mid including a 22' sugar mill September, Sugar Fest in October, and the Westside Christmas model and gift shop. Fest in the month of December. Take the I-10 Exit #151 and visit our Tourist Information Center. View the Mighty We can help you find great Mississippi up close accommodations convenient and personal at the Old to all that the region has to Ferry Landing Overlook in downtown Port Allen. See the skyline of offer and help you create a the Capital City, or just enjoy the relaxing atmosphere and watch plan for your great adventure the ships and barges as they maneuver the giant waterway. in Southeast Louisiana.

C 22 1-800-654-9701 WWW.WESTBATONROUGE.NET COOKING WITH SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA GUMBO Savory Smoked Meatloaf

Recipe compliments of Paul Mladenka of Cou-Yon’s BBQ and Catering

INGREDIENTS 5 pounds ground beef or 8 ounces Rotel tomatoes 2 tablespoons granulated garlic 4 ounces heavy cream 3 tablespoons Cou-Yon’s Kitchen 5 tablespoons parsley Seasoning 1 egg ¼ cup crushed croutons or seasoned breadcrumbs crushed

DIRECTIONS 1. Mix all ingredients together thoroughly in large mixing bowl. 2. Form into loaf. 3. Smoke or bake at 350° for 1½ – 2 hours uncovered until internal temperature reaches 145° (pork) or 165° (beef).

Serve with mashed potatoes and and your favorite vegetable for a delicious meal! 23 WEST FELICIANA PARISH

estled in rolling hills on the mighty Mississippi River Njust 30 minutes north of Baton Rouge, St. Francisville in beautiful West Feliciana, provides a glimpse of a unique area we call Louisiana’s Hill Country.

Here the plantation homes and overlooking breathtaking gardens are monuments the mighty of the adventuresome and creative Mississippi English who settled here and built a River. Whether southern empire quite different you are birding, from the rest of Louisiana. canoeing or riding bikes through the lush countryside, you’ll soon discover St. Francisville is the quintessential that there’s no place quite like West Feliciana…where small town, with a gazebo in the imagination becomes reality. town park perfect for bands and summer plays. Sandy-bottomed creeks meander through the area where winding country roads will lead you to nature preserves, a cypress swamp, antebellum homes, or to a bluff

C 24 1-800-789-4221 WWW.STFRANCISVILLE.US COOKING WITH SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA GUMBO Pilgrimage Che Pie

INGREDIENTS 3 eggs ½ cup butter or oleo 1½ cups sugar 2 tablespoons cornmeal 1 cup cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 9-inch pie crust, unbaked

DIRECTIONS Separate eggs and beat yolks. Cream butter or oleo with sugar and add to egg yolks. Add cornmeal to cream and add this to egg yolk mixture. Add vanilla. Beat egg whites and fold into egg yolk mixture. Bake in pie crust for 50–55 minutes at 325 degrees.

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JANUARY EAST BATON ROUGE Louisiana Marathon Finish Fest TANGIPAHOA Vintage Market Days (Amite) EAST FELICIANA Clinton Market Days (1st Saturday each month) WASHINGTON Washington Art Association Show & Sale EAST FELICIANA Greater Baton Rouge Model Railroaders (2nd WEST FELICIANA Audubon Pilgrimage and 4th Saturday each month in Jackson) WEST FELICIANA Tunica Hills Music Fest and Jam WASHINGTON Annual Quilt Show Varnado Museum (Franklinton) APRIL FEBRUARY ASCENSION Paddle Bayou LaFourche (Donaldsonville) EAST BATON ROUGE Parades, Events and Festival EAST BATON ROUGE Baton Rouge Blues Festival EAST FELICIANA Clinton Mardi Gras Parade EAST BATON ROUGE Ebb and Flow Festival ST. HELENA Greensburg Town Mardi Gras Parade LIVINGSTON Denham Springs Antique District Spring Fest WASHINGTON Annual Quilt Show Varnado Museum (Franklinton) RIVER PARISHES Sings and Strings Jam Fest WASHINGTON Krewe of MCCA Mardi Gras Parade (Bogalusa) TANGIPAHOA The Italian Festival (Tickfaw) WASHINGTON Krewe of Pepe Mardi Gras Parade (Franklinton) TANGIPAHOA Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival WEST FELICIANA A Walk in the Park WASHINGTON ALIVE Christian Music Festival (Franklinton) WEST BATON ROUGE Kite Fest Louisiane MARCH WEST FELICIANA Angola Prison Rodeo & Craft Show ASCENSION Louisiana Sportsman Show (Gonzales) EAST BATON ROUGE St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Events MAY EAST FELICIANA Civil War Battle Re-enactment (Port Hudson SHS) ASCENSION Gonzales Jambalaya Festival (Gonzales) EAST FELICIANA Jackson Assembly Antiques and Art Show EAST FELICIANA Battle of Jackson Crossroads Living History ST. HELENA Greensburg Town Mardi Gras Parade EAST FELICIANA Memorial Day Salute (Port Hudson SHS) TANGIPAHOA Amite Festival LIVINGSTON Tickfaw 200 Powerboat Poker Run TANGIPAHOA Hammond Smokin’ BBQ Challenge RIVER PARISHES Destrehan Smoke & Oaks BBQ Festival TANGIPAHOA Independence Sicilian Heritage Festival TANGIPAHOA Swamp Pop Fest TANGIPAHOA Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days WASHINGTON Antique Tractor, Engine and Truck State Show 26 C C

JUNE ASCENSION Juneteenth Freedom Festival (Donaldsonville) EAST FELICIANA Dan Klein Memorial Rodeo EAST BATON ROUGE Pride Fest EAST FELICIANA Wildlife Expo Extravaganza EAST FELICIANA Battle of Pretty Creek Presentation RIVER PARISHES Alligator Festival (Port Hudson SHS) ST. HELENA Fun Day in the Park EAST FELICIANA Firepower! Civil War Era Weapons ST. HELENA St. Helena Farmer’s Market Demonstrations (Port Hudson SHS) WASHINGTON Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival RIVER PARISHES Louisiana Catfish Festival WASHINGTON Open Road Cruisers Annual Benefit Car Show TANGIPAHOA Ponchatoula Citywide Yard Sale (Bogalusa) WEST FELICIANA Day the War Stopped WEST BATON ROUGE Oldies But Goodies Fest & Smokin’ WEST FELICIANA Walker Percy Weekend Oldies BBQ Cook-Off WEST FELICIANA Hummingbird Festival JULY ASCENSION Independence Day Celebration (Donaldsonville) OCTOBER WASHINGTON Bogalusa’s Birthday and Old-Fashioned EAST BATON ROUGE Fifolet Halloween Festival Independence Day Celebration EAST FELICIANA JTEC Spook-tacular Ghost Walk WEST BATON ROUGE 4th Fest LIVINGSTON Creole Festival LIVINGSTON Denham Springs Antique District Fall Fest AUGUST LIVINGSTON Hungarian Harvest Dance Festival ST. HELENA St. Helena Parish Hospital Health Fair LIVINGSTON Livingston Parish Fair TANGIPAHOA Hot August Night (Hammond) RIVER PARISHES Andouille Festival WEST FELICIANA Vibes in the Ville RIVER PARISHES Drew Estate Louisiana Barn Smoker Festival ST. HELENA Annual Sheriff’s Children’s Fall Festival SEPTEMBER ST. HELENA St. Helena Farmer’s Market ASCENSION Ascension Hot Air Balloon Festival (Gonzales) TANGIPAHOA Old Farmer’s Day (Loranger) ASCENSION The Boucherie Festival (Gonzales) TANGIPAHOA Tangipahoa Parish Fair (Amite) 27 CALENDAR OF EVENTS C

OCTOBER – continued DECEMBER TANGIPAHOA Vintage Market Days (Amite) ASCENSION Holiday Brass Symphony (Houmas House) WASHINGTON Washington Parish Fair (Franklinton) EAST BATON ROUGE Red Stick Revelry WEST BATON ROUGE Sugar Fest EAST FELICIANA Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration & Choirs WEST FELICIANA Angola Rodeo EAST FELICIANA Clinton Christmas Parade WEST FELICIANA The Myrtles Halloween Extravaganza EAST FELICIANA JTEC Ebenezer Scrooge Reindeer Race WEST FELICIANA Southern Garden Symposium EAST FELICIANA Slaughter Christmas Parade & Craft Show WEST FELICIANA Yellow Leaf Arts Festival LIVINGSTON Chef’s Evening and Wine Tasting LIVINGSTON Christmas in the Village NOVEMBER RIVER PARISHES Bonfires on the Levee ASCENSION Avenue Evening Stroll (Donaldsonville) RIVER PARISHES Festival of the Bonfires ASCENSION Mistletoe Market (Gonzales) ST. HELENA Annual Town of Greensburg Christmas Parade EAST FELICIANA USO Dance at LA War Vets Home TANGIPAHOA Louisiana Renaissance Festival (Hammond) ST. HELENA Second Time Around Sale (Greensburg Park) WASHINGTON Christmas Festival / Light Up Franklinton TANGIPAHOA Camp Moore Annual Civil War Living History WASHINGTON Christmas in the Park (Bogalusa) Encampment (Tangipahoa) WASHINGTON Mile Branch Pioneer Christmas (Franklinton) TANGIPAHOA Louisiana Renaissance Festival (Hammond) WEST BATON ROUGE Christmas on Court Street TANGIPAHOA Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days WEST BATON ROUGE Holiday Open House TANGIPAHOA Starry November Night WEST BATON ROUGE Westside Christmas Festival TANGIPAHOA Swamp Pop Fest WEST FELICIANA Christmas in the Country WASHINGTON Christmas in the Park (Bogalusa) WEST BATON ROUGE Veterans on Parade

28 SPICIN’ UP YOUR TRAVEL Nearby Cities

DISTANCES IN MILES

New Orleans Houston Jackson Mobile Dallas Memphis Atlanta Panama City

ASCENSION PARISH 57 291 172 197 448 380 522 381

EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH 81 268 177 201 425 384 526 385

EAST FELICIANA PARISH 109 302 132 212 423 339 495 396

LIVINGSTON PARISH 85 284 151 187 442 358 513 372

RIVER PARISHES 29 323 165 169 480 373 494 352

TANGIPAHOA PARISH 58 314 133 158 471 340 483 342

WASHINGTON PARISH 69 354 126 166 504 333 455 350

WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH 83 267 178 203 424 385 528 386

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