Mystic Krewe of Barkus 2018 - Game of Bones Barkus Marks Its Territory On February 4th, 2018, the dogs are coming to the French Quarter. But, these are not just any dogs....they are Royalty. The Pawty starts at Armstrong Park at 10:30am and continues til [...]
What is the Endymion Parade? Endymion is one of three Super Krewes that entertains the city of New Orleans with music, great bands, blinking beads, and extravagant floats during Mardi Gras. With more than 3,000 riders, it is by far the largest parade with the [...]
Mulate's Hurricane Recipe A hurricane is a sweet alcoholic drink made with rum and fruit juices. It is a sweet drink that is made all over the world, but everyone down in New Orleans makes it with their own unique twist. The drink was [...]
2018 Mardi Gras Parades Although Carnival season and the 2018 Mardi Gras Parades actually kicks off on January 6th each year, Mardi Gras Day is Tuesday, February 13, 2018. All of the major New Orleans parades on the Uptown route are the 2 weeks prior [...]
Do you know why we Eat Black Eyed Peas for the New Year? On New Year's Day, many southerns eat Black-Eyed peas and greens, and they have brought the tradition to other parts of the country. But, why black eyed peas...why not regular old green [...]
WHAT IS GUMBO? There are as many recipes for Gumbo as there are Creole and Cajun family traditions. In the seafood market during the holidays, you can hear customers discussing what they put into their Gumbo. Creole Gumbo is prevalent in the Metro New [...]
Ingredients: 8 pork chops, each 1/2 inch thick 1 tbsp. Mulate's Cajun Seasoning 2 tbsp. peanut oil 1 large onion, diced 1 small bell pepper, diced 2 cups uncooked rice 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. black [...]
Holiday Spectacular: From the Big Easy to the Big Apple What better way to enjoy some holiday cheer than with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and the 610 Stompers.... Details: Dates: December 9-10, 2017 Times: Saturday (7:30pm) & Sunday (2:30pm) Location: Orpheum Theater New Orleans Cost: $10-140 Website: https://www.lpomusic.com/ [...]
CAJUN CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS Santa Claus transforms into Père Noël when his sleigh reaches the bayous of Cajun Country in Louisiana. His sleigh turns into a pirogue, and his reindeer turn into alligators. Père Noël and his gators follow the bonfires, built as 20 foot towers, [...]
Homemade spice mixes are the perfect last minute gift. They are very quick, inexpensive to make, and thoughtful. It is a kitchen item that we seem to just take for granted, especially in New Orleans, but it truly is a unique gift. Package a [...]
