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Some Cajun parishes, such as Evangeline and Avoyelles, possess relatively few inhabitants of actual Acadian origin. Their populations descend in many cases from settlers who migrated to the region from Quebec , Mobile , or directly from France ( French emigration ).
Cajun cuisine is often referred to as a "rustic" cuisine, [1] meaning that it is based on locally available ingredients and that preparation is simple. Cajuns historically cooked their dishes, gumbo for example, in one pot. [2] Crawfish, shrimp, and andouille sausage are staple meats used in a variety of dishes.
The first form of traditional cajun music began before the 20th century in south Louisiana.When the Acadians came from New Brunswick & Nova Scotia to Louisiana in 1764, they brought with them many beautiful ballads that told stories of bygone years.
The origins of "coonass" are obscure, and Cajuns have put forth several folk etymologies in an effort to explain the word's origin. Some of these hold that the word refers to the Cajuns' occasional habit of eating raccoons, or from the use of coonskin caps by the Cajuns' ancestors while fighting in the Battle of New Orleans or in the Revolutionary War under Spanish colonial Governor Bernardo ...
Acadiana (/ ɑː r ˈ k eɪ d i ə n ə /; French and Louisiana French: L'Acadiane or Acadiane), also known as Cajun Country (Louisiana French: Pays des Cadiens), is the official name given to the French Louisiana region that has historically contained much of the state's Francophone population.
It often starts with the Cajun and Creole “holy trinity” of onions, bell peppers, and celery. The word “gumbo” has African origins, and variations of it are used in several branches of the ...
Cajun music (French: Musique cadienne), an emblematic music of Louisiana played by the Cajuns, is rooted in the ballads of the French-speaking Acadians of Canada. Although they are two separate genres, Cajun music is often mentioned in tandem with the Creole -based zydeco music.
Shrimp and Grits. Cheesy grits and spicy Cajun shrimp are a match made in heaven. This dish comes together in under 20 minutes, making it perfect for a quick but satisfying meal.