By George Graham, of Acadiana Table: As the Louisiana shrimp season kicks into high gear, I’m craving all things shrimp. Sometimes I feel like a character in the movie Forrest Gump as I reel off my favorite Cajun recipes: shrimp…
By George Graham, Acadiana Table: Cheryl Granger is a ball of energy and an outspoken cheerleader for Louisiana’s seafood industry. I first met Cheryl on the back carport of her home in Maurice, LA, where she sets up shop to…
Due to the impacts of hurricanes Laura and Delta, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will be in Lake Charles on Nov. 14 to provide in-person CARES Act application assistance at the Southwest Louisiana Entrepreneurial and Economic Development…
Naomi Porche is a Voisin through and through, as she carries on the family’s passion for oysters at Motivatit Seafoods. Based in Houma, LA, the Voisin name has become synonymous with oysters in Louisiana. And Naomi is proud of that…
Your taste buds light up with the first bite into a plump Louisiana oyster releasing its briny Gulf flavor and combining with a creamy, liqueur-infused sauce for a taste explosion that makes you reach for more. It’s the perfect appetizer…
The first Ocean Commotion was held in 1998 at LSU’s Field House. About 2,458 students and 374 teachers and chaperones spent that day exploring exhibits about some of our region’s coastal resources. Twenty-two years later, Louisiana Sea Grant (LSG) is…
Acy Cooper, Jr. is a shrimper, a third-generation shrimper, to be exact. At the age of 15, Acy began making a living on the waters of Plaquemines Parish along coastal Louisiana. Now, over 35 years later, he continues to bring…
Combining fresh Gulf shrimp with artichoke hearts and mushrooms in a creamy sauce infused with smoked tasso has become a popular Cajun recipe throughout Louisiana. And with shrimp season in full swing, there’s no better time to make this tasty dish.…
After the hurricane, Louisiana fishing families like the Portiers are back on the water, bringing their fresh catch to sell. Now more than ever, Louisiana fishermen need your help. With restaurant sales curtailed due to social distancing restrictions, selling direct…
Join us Saturday, Sept. 12, 9 am - 1 pm for another market and pier party in the heart of historic St. Bernard Parish! Experience warm culture, tasty foods and beverages from local vendors, and the thrill of buying wild-caught…