Faith Family Shrimp, located in Chauvin, Louisiana, offers a unique glimpse into the world of shrimp fishing and processing. Owned by Chad and Angela Portier, this family-operated business at 8167 Redfish Street showcases the journey of Louisiana wild-caught shrimp from their commercial fishing vessels to the consumer’s table. They emphasize the finest quality of shrimp,…
I’m not sure about you, but I get stumped on what to get Mom for Mother’s Day each year, because let’s be honest, she deserves the world and more. Whether you’re looking to gift Mom with a sweet, fragrant bouquet of her favorite flowers, or a little something sweet to satisfy her envie for chocolate–…
Here in Louisiana’s Bayou Country, sno-balls are a staple for beating the heat! Residents can often have pretty “heated” discussions as to who has the fluffiest ice or the best handcrafted syrup. Sno-balls, originated by Ernest Hansen in New Orleans back in the 1930s, are much different from any other previous versions of these sweet…
Grab your favorite sombrero and head down to Louisiana’s Bayou Country for a Cinco celebration that’s muy caliente – like Herradura’s Jalapeno Margarita, y’all! When it comes to throwing a party, no one does it quite like Houma. Whether you’re looking to quench your thirst with one of our delicious top-shelf margaritas or get your…
It’s that time of year, again: when the smell of Cajun spices and seafood wafts on the breeze throughout Louisiana; when boil pots are pulled from their storage sheds and given a baptismal rinse from the hose; when two, three, even half a dozen hand-washings can’t erase the spice from your fingers, the smelly…
Ah, let me tell y’all about springtime in Houma, sha, when the entire region wakes up from a winter slumber, eager to embrace the warmth and joie de vivre that the Spring season brings. It’s like the good Lord himself dresses the bayou in its Sunday best, with flowers bloomin’, and hummin’ with the…
It’s no secret that in Houma, we enjoy our festivals and parades. No holiday goes uncelebrated here, including St. Patrick’s Day. Houma’s St. Patty’s Day festivities honor the long-standing history of Irish Americans in Terrebonne Parish and celebrate their many contributions with a Cajun twist. Experience emerald-clad revelers gather along Main Street for a…
Down here in Louisiana’s Bayou Country, Easter ain’t just a Sunday, it’s a whole season of joy, ya know? We start off with our big ole Easter egg hunts, where them little ones scamper ’round like crawfish on hot sand, searchin’ for them brightly colored treasures. Then, there’s the blessin’ of the boats, a…
It’s Valentine’s Day, and we are immersing ourselves in matters of the heart, and we LOVE what we’ve found – so many great local restaurants to treat your Valentine to an evening filled with romance, cocktails, and delicious cuisine. The task of picking out the perfect date night can be a bit daunting though, so…
Mark your calendars for Twin Fest Louisiana – a first-in-state festival honoring twins, multiples and those who love them! The FREE festival will occur on Saturday, April 6th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Downtown Houma. Cherry and Sherry Wilmore, also known as ‘Everybody’s Favorite Twins” are passionate philanthropists and community activists in the…
