Journalist Ken Wells told us about researching the origins of gumbo, the uses of bear lard and growing up in Bayou Black.

“Cajun music at that time was largely considered ‘old people’s music,’” he said ... Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band, ...

Bake left over boudin mixed with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and sour cream and you have a tasty appetizer you can eat with ...

while chevrette is Cajun. Lana and Juliet’s parents don’t speak French, but like many of their nearly 30 classmates, they have an older family member who does. Most people used to speak French ...

Always a special event, Cinema on the Bayou celebrates its 20th ... an authentic representation of Acadiana people and places. “It’s got a real Cajun-cultural bend to it,” he said.