Cookin' with Roux

Rice is a staple in most Cajun dishes. On this episode, we are in Crowley, LA at Supreme Rice to discuss the history of the business, their products, and the rice industry in South Louisiana.

We are back in the "Boudin Capitol of the World", Scott, LA, to speak with Mark "Aubrey" Cole about his business - Don's Specialty Meats. Aubrey tells us all about his products, locations, and history of the business. 

This week we are speaking with Karlos Knott of Bayou Teche Brewing in Arnaudville, LA. Karlos tells us all about the brewery, beer, entertainment, and food at Bayou Teche Brewing. 

On this episode, we are speaking with family members who run The Best Stop Supermarket in Scott. They tell us all about the history of the store, their specialty meat products, and about what's new at The Best Stop. 

This week I am back in Lafayette, LA to speak with Tara Guidry, owner of Cajun Crate. We are talking all about how she got the idea for Cajun Crate, what is Cajun Crate, how far out do Cajun Crates get shipped, and whole lot more!

On this episode, we are at Prejean's Restaurant in Lafayette, LA to speak with the owner, Bud Guilbeau, about the history, food, music, and events at Prejean's.

Squirrel weekend is what we call the opening weekend of squirrel season, and it is a long standing tradition here in Evangeline Parish. For many years, men have been heading to the woods for this weekend, and it has become somewhat of a holiday. On this episode, my Dad, Kary Lafleur, and I discuss our memories of the opening weekend of squirrel season. 

This week I am talking with my Dad, Kary Lafleur, about the history of Kary's Roux & Pig Stand Bar-B-Q Sauce. We will be discussing where the ideas came from for the original products and how each additional product was added to our product line. 

On this episode, we are talking with Luke Deville of Teet's Food Store in Ville Platte, LA. Luke is the third generation in the store that is known best for its Cajun smoked meats. He gives us the history of the store, and let's us in on what's new in their brand new store.