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Updated: Aug 9th, 2008 - 20:13:39 |
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Symbols for Louisiana: Food Symbols
By Nora Kirkeby
Feb 29, 2008, 18:11 PST
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| Courtesy of the Louisiana Office of Tourism |
Louisiana State Cuisine (History, Legends, and a Recipe)
This page has a fantastic recipe for Louisiana style seafood gumbo, and (on the left hand side) has the history of gumbo's development. Read all about the Courir de Mardi Gras, a ride in which costumed participants go begging for gumbo ingrediants.
Source: What's Cooking in America
Louisiana State Doughnut (History and Recipe)
The history of beignets is surprisingly well recognized. One of the most famous locations in New Orleans has always been Cafe du Monde, because they are famous for their beignets. This page includes beignet history, origins, and a recipe for fun. Check it out and learn all about these yummy pastries.
Source:What's Cooking in America by Linda Stradley
Louisiana State Drink
This page is made up of tons of interesting facts about Louisiana's state drink, milk. Be proud of your milk mustache. It's good for you!
Source: Got Milk
Louisiana State Fruit
Not only does this page have great information on the state fruit, the strawberry, it also has a coloring page that you can color online.
Source: Louisiana Secretary of State
Louisiana State Jelly (Mayhaw)
Find out all about mayhaw jelly here, it's one of Louisiana's official jellies, and it's made from the fruit of the hawthorn tree.
Source: Wikipedia
Louisiana State Jelly (Sugar Cane)
Check out this recipe for sugar cane jelly.
Source: TheStar Online
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| Photo courtesy of the Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission |
Louisiana State Meat Pie (Recipe)
Natchitoches meat pie is the state meat pie of Louisiana. Learn a little bit about the tradition and technique of making thesese pies here.
Source: Chef John Folse and Company
Louisiana State Vegetable
This site has everything you could need to know about Lousiana sweet potatoes, including their history. For photos you can use in your report simply click press & media on the side bar, then click photos and illustrations.
Source: Louisiana Sweet Potato Comission
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