THE FIRST CAJUNS 

After many years without a homeland, these steadfast Acadians reached their long sought “Land of the Oaks” and became Cajuns.

MACQUE CHOU 

Cajun cooking is the product of 5 distinct ethnic influences:  French, Spanish, German, Negro and Indian.  During their odyssey, Acadians (Cajuns) acquired the best of each, developing a classic style of their own.  Here, native Indians assist the Cajuns.  Exotic spices and flavoring used in the basic French cooking were not available, thus the Cajuns’ preference today for indigenous ingredients such as onions, sassafras, garlic, parsley and cayenne.

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