My long weekend visit to Southern Louisiana, also known as Cajun Country, was packed full of memorable moments, historic sites, plenty of gators, and more food, drinks, and dancing than you could ever hope for. Check out all of the photos so you can plan a visit to one of the most culturally rich spots…
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Eating My Way Through Cajun Country
Bring on the boudin, gator bites, gumbo, and étouffée! I’m sharing my edible adventure through Cajun Country, letting you know all of the best that South Louisiana has to offer. This was a long weekend of eating and enjoying the wonderful personalities in beautiful Acadiana with my partners at Louisiana Travel. — Partnership Post Cajun…
Southern Bourbon Milk Punch
Hey, y’all! — It’s been a hot (but actually super cold) minute, hasn’t it? Let’s just have a come to Jesus moment here and talk about it. I took a bit of a break from the blog over the holidays, not just to shut down, but actually to work on some exciting new projects. Lots…
Spiked Peppermint Mocha Mousse
I’m ho ho home for the holidays and basically surviving on everything peppermint for the rest of the year. Growing up, we would go to my grandmother’s house for Christmas every year. One thing was on my mind during those trips (other than presents, obv). Peppermint ice cream. Do you remember the type? Litte bits…
Sparkling Sweet Bourbon Cocktail
This post brought to you by Sparkling Ice Essence Of. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Southern FATTY. While all of y’all are on these diets and whatnot, I’m sitting over here drinkin’ my juice. Turns out that when I am stuck at home (because all of my friends are eating kale and spinach…
Biscuits 101: The Skinny on a Fatty Biscuit
A couple days ago, I was making the trek through all of my old emails to try and clean house a bit. I start to get a bit crazy when my inbox fills with old messages. It’s sorta like getting those coupon mailers in my physical mailbox at home. I leave them in there until I just…
Key Lime Kiki Meringue Tart
Nothing says warmer weather is coming more than Key Lime. Tart, intense flavor to send you straight onto an imaginary island beach when you are really just seated on your outdoor patio area with friend’s, complaining about having to return to work because tomorrow is Monday. It’s exactly what you need to kick the weekend off with…
Southern Fried Okra
A prerequisite to being branded as a true Southerner is learning to properly fry. Not just anything counts. It has to be something that is on the official list of true Southern staples. The top of this list, next to fried catfish and the best chicken you will ever have, is Southern Fried Okra. …
Sweet Tea Julep
Annnnd we’re off! Nashville Neigher with a slow start… Tennessee Honey to the front… Wait! Southern FATTY is wiggling to the front from the side… annnnnd he’s won! Southern FATTY has done it! That’s right kids. It’s Derby time! As a Kentucky boy, I remember Derby being one of the most anticipated events of the…
