About Us

 

Who are we? We’re those two cute siblings in that old photo up there, a brother and sister who grew up in a small town in South Louisiana.

And honestly, that photo tells you quite a bit about us.

He’s the older brother (by seven years), an outdoorsman through and through. He hunts, enjoys shooting sports, spent his career as a Wildlife Conservation Agent, prefers earthy tones, and is still most at home in jeans, boots, and a cap. And for those wondering, yes, that’s a .410 shotgun that belonged to our dad. We still have it.

She’s the little sister, already showing an appreciation for accessories (nice bonnet!), bold colors, laughter, and enjoying life. And that thing in her hands? Look closely. It’s fried chicken! Her love of fried chicken and plenty of other Southern favorites has definitely stood the test of time. The chicken may be long gone, but thankfully, the family recipe is not.

Neither of us lives in Louisiana today, but Louisiana still lives very much in us. Its people, food, stories, traditions, and especially the swamps of South Louisiana helped shape who we became. Every trip back “home” reminds us just how deeply those roots run.

Some things you grow out of. Louisiana isn’t one of them.

 

Louisiana Lessons

For those not from Louisiana or not familiar with the term "pirogue", pronounced like "peee-roh" and rhymes with "hero".

pi rogue (pa'rog) n.
a long, narrow canoe made from a single tree trunk, often used by Cajuns in the Louisiana swamps