I just love saying "Slidell, Louisiana." I was born in California and STILL can't say it without a drawl.

Yes Ma-am Ms. Sue, I am a Southun belle. You have to say Slidell as three syllables Sli-de-ell. It gets histerical when you throw in the cajun accent on top!

I LOVEEE cajuns. I have lots of family in La.. Some near N'awlins and the rest in some teeny tiny places near Alexandria.

My best friend on the planet is from Brownville (no longer exists), which was outside Northport which is outside Tuscaloosa. And our only child was born in Kentucky. I know from all o' y'all Southun Belles. And I have no complaints at all, except for the abomination y'all perform on "iced tea." I know, you say "sweeee-tea." Which is the LEAST you should say considering what you do to it!!! Here's what I think. Make tea. Pour it over ice. Stick a slice of lemon somewhere nearby. Mint will do if you've run out of lemon, but try not to run out of lemon, okay? LEAVE THE SUGAR IN THE CUPBOARD.

And...don'choo pay them no nevahmind...everuhbody tells me I tawk juss like a yankee, too.

My DH drinks it without the sugar, now I got to have me some of dat sweeeeet tea!

Betty

Leatha, my grandparents and parents came from the Alexandria area. They lived in Mansura. Talk about po-dunk! That's some serious cajun country, mon cher!

I love Breaux Bridge, LA! Crawfish etoufee and boudain!

Originally posted by Neicy

Leatha, my grandparents and parents came from the Alexandria area. They lived in Mansura. Talk about po-dunk! That's some serious cajun country, mon cher!

Mine are in Pine Prairie and Turkey Creek. I absolutely love it there. And one of the best summers of my life was spent at Toledo Bend with the most handsome young Indian boy across the way.. lawd, lawd... how I do remember dem days..

Originally posted by GeezerSue

My best friend on the planet is from Brownville (no longer exists), which was outside Northport which is outside Tuscaloosa. And our only child was born in Kentucky. I know from all o' y'all Southun Belles. And I have no complaints at all, except for the abomination y'all perform on "iced tea." I know, you say "sweeee-tea." Which is the LEAST you should say considering what you do to it!!! Here's what I think. Make tea. Pour it over ice. Stick a slice of lemon somewhere nearby. Mint will do if you've run out of lemon, but try not to run out of lemon, okay? LEAVE THE SUGAR IN THE CUPBOARD.

And...don'choo pay them no nevahmind...everuhbody tells me I tawk juss like a yankee, too.

lol then it's just dirty Water.. lol. swee-tea is some awesome stuff made correctly. my grandmother used to make hers in a glass jar and bring it with her to Texas. lol. 'course we drink swee-tea in Texas too. Only, I really prefer mine a bit weaker and a little less sweet. no mint, puleeze...

Speakin' o Breaux Bridge, there is the absolute best little cajun restaurant/grocery store down there called "Poche's" The food is so good, it'll make you slap ya mama! They make boudin, hog head cheese, and alligator sausage. Every once in a while, we would make a "road trip" over there. It's about 100 miles from here to there. I don't know if it's worth it anymore since I can only eat a lil bit!