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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
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
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 © Copyright 2004 by ClassBrain.com |
