tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post3529577400520128961..comments2023-08-25T18:09:09.834-07:00Comments on Wrote By Rote: Lafayette, LouisianaArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-21000571998523994042012-04-15T15:42:19.868-07:002012-04-15T15:42:19.868-07:00I found the best boudin in little markets, often o...I found the best boudin in little markets, often ones that were gas stations that had convenience stores. I can believe that Lafayette would be voted that "Best Food" title.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-32521931697802309202012-04-15T12:35:50.698-07:002012-04-15T12:35:50.698-07:00If you're ever in Lake Charles, LA, the Market...If you're ever in Lake Charles, LA, the Market Basket store on Nelson Road has the best boudin you could ever hope to taste. They have both regular and smoked, and also you have your choice of piping hot (with heat) or cold.<br />Oh, and have you heard that Lafayette was recently voted "Best Food" in LA?<br />Yep.Pat Carroll Marcantelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15403072811275850047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-14352840278381418042012-04-14T10:17:30.915-07:002012-04-14T10:17:30.915-07:00Kelley -- A lot of people like that sleaze, but it...Kelley -- A lot of people like that sleaze, but it always creeped me out. That's not to say New Orleans is all bad and it can be a lot of fun.<br /><br />Hilary -- New Orleans has a fame and notoriety that draws visitors from all over the world.<br /><br />StMc -- If you're driving from L.A. to New Orleans via interstates, it's hard not to pass through Lafayette.<br /><br />DG -- It's easy to pass through there when you're on your way somewhere else.<br /><br />Alison -- Lafayette does have a musical name.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-40891846844608554252012-04-14T09:23:23.537-07:002012-04-14T09:23:23.537-07:00I would love to visit Louisiana and taste the caju...I would love to visit Louisiana and taste the cajun cooking and listening to the locals playing music! I think the name Lafayette is so musical.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-6737626340306283982012-04-14T07:57:34.257-07:002012-04-14T07:57:34.257-07:00Interesting post, Lee. One day I might get there ...Interesting post, Lee. One day I might get there to visit and sample the food. I've only went through it on my way elsewhere.D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-25092296289133631162012-04-14T01:14:55.461-07:002012-04-14T01:14:55.461-07:00I was thinking that sounded familiar so I got out ...I was thinking that sounded familiar so I got out my road atlas and looked it up. Sure enough, I drove through Lafayette in 1983. (Had stayed in Slidell so we could visit "the sleaze factor".)<br /><br />~ D-FensDogg<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-1550222562127426322012-04-14T00:38:28.334-07:002012-04-14T00:38:28.334-07:00Hi Lee - that's a place I'd like to go to ...Hi Lee - that's a place I'd like to go to .. try the alligator, and look for that boudin sausage .. love spicy sausages occasionally.<br /><br />Sounds an interesting area .. I hope to get to the New Orleans area sometime .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-3672724693026674752012-04-13T19:25:36.375-07:002012-04-13T19:25:36.375-07:00Oh, but the sleeze factor of new orleans is part o...Oh, but the sleeze factor of new orleans is part of the appeal!ShaunaKelleyWriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04654367734305011629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-21912917042511082602012-04-13T18:38:09.382-07:002012-04-13T18:38:09.382-07:00Yvonne -- Lafayette is kind of dear to my heart.
...Yvonne -- Lafayette is kind of dear to my heart.<br /><br />Ride - Someday I want to take a lengthy Amtrak trip.<br /><br />Lynn -- The "swamp" was kind of interesting. I'd like to have had the time to meander about it more.<br /><br />Doree -- You flatter me.<br /><br />Heather -- A downtown that looked like this would be mighty pretty.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-48465261694865599482012-04-13T17:26:50.622-07:002012-04-13T17:26:50.622-07:00Your top picture looks like the town I live in. T...Your top picture looks like the town I live in. The downtown is built on a lake with cypress trees just like this.Heather Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847855601653718033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-45309152872237768982012-04-13T08:45:01.174-07:002012-04-13T08:45:01.174-07:00Wow, I always envy when writers do such a wonderfu...Wow, I always envy when writers do such a wonderful job describing an area. You make me want to visit there!Doree Wellerhttp://www.doreeweller.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-70373172352203331932012-04-13T05:25:47.779-07:002012-04-13T05:25:47.779-07:00looks so lovely and the food!!!looks so lovely and the food!!!Lynn Proctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349867270815243053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-12456024443413537952012-04-13T05:22:04.001-07:002012-04-13T05:22:04.001-07:00Loved your post. I passed through on the Amtrak, s...Loved your post. I passed through on the Amtrak, so only got to see a little bit of it and sadly didn't get the chance to explore. The food looks great.Sarah Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11813694076431038136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-87561646377580896992012-04-13T02:43:34.846-07:002012-04-13T02:43:34.846-07:00Looks like a lovely place to visit.
Yvonne.Looks like a lovely place to visit.<br /><br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.com