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people of Southern Louisiana had little money and little food. I believe their
needs shaped the food they came to eat greatly. They used rice, which was
relatively cheap as a big bulk for their meals then they fished and used
seafood such as fish, shrimp and lobster. Their location also plays a big part
in the food they eat. Cajun cooking uses whatever foods that are nearby and
available such as crawfish, duck, alligator, okra, corn or tomatoes. The majority of the people in Southern
Louisiana are Roman Catholic. Religion and culture heavily influenced Cajun
lifestyle. One Roman Catholic Holiday which they celebrate every year is Marti
Gras. Food plays a huge role in Marti Gras. In culture, Marti Gras is the day
before Ash Wednesday, the last day to indulge in eating and revelry. During
Marti Gras there is dancing, feasting, music, costumes, parades, and unique to
Cajun Country, Marti Gras Runs. Marti Gras Runs are just as they sound;
marathon like runs with music costumes and runners. Just as New Orleans is
known to the world for Marti Gras, Cajun style food is known to the world for
its contributions to Marti Gras. One such food that is huge during Marti Gras
is Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice. Here is a link to the recipe for the
above dish: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Authentic-Louisiana-Red-Beans-and-Rice/
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Assuming from the foods Louisiana uses, they must live by a lake. If they use so many raw foods because of their location they probably have a very healthy diet. They're just like Poland, Poland uses fresh foods to create their meals but they don't use as much seafood as Louisiana does. Mardi Gras sounds like a very fun celebration to attend. I had no idea that it's so big in Louisiana! Very good research!
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