This post is sponsored by Community Coffee, however all opinions are my own. Red bags. He always gave the red bags of Community Coffee at Christmas. That’s my dad. When he moved to Louisiana, he immersed himself in the culture. And being the professor/avid coffee...
Mardi Gras
Everywhere else, it’s just Tuesday. – unknown
It’s Mardi Gras season, Cher. Get your beads on because at Chez Perot we celebrate with King Cake, Community Coffee and beignets. Once you’ve lived in the Pelican state, it never leaves your soul. These are my love letters to Louisiana and all its people and traditions. Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Easy Shrimp & Cilantro Lime Rice Salad Recipe
This super easy recipe uses Zatarain’s Cilantro Lime Rice mix as a base, which makes it super easy, fast, and tasty. Make most of it ahead so weeknight prep is a breeze!
How to throw a Louisiana-style Crawfish Boil
If you’ve ever lived in Louisiana – and then somewhere else – there are a few unique experiences that you will miss deeply after you’ve left the state. No matter how hard you try to recreate them elsewhere, they will pale in comparison to the real thing in the real...
Mini King Cake Recipe
In our house, Mardi Gras is a holiday. It has a dedicated storage bin in the attic solely dedicated to it alone. We’ve even been known to decorate a tree for it. We may be too old and lazy to drag ourselves down to St Charles Street to claim optimal...
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