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The rules for tipping on takeout and delivery — and some other tips, too

Do you still tip 20 percent if you’re bringing your food home? Throw in a little extra for curbside pickup? Here are the etiquette commandments of COVID-era takeout and delivery.

How to Avoid the Most Common Fake Foods on Restaurant Menus

Even savvy diners have been fooled by fake Kobe and red snapper

If This Dessert Pizza Technically Isn't Pizza, Then What Is It?

Jambalaya tips, tricks, and secrets from the New Orleans food authority

For the non-New Orleanians among us, Mardi Gras doesn’t mean much, maybe some king cake and pulling out the brightly colored beads while getting our Lenten give-ups in order. But this year, in anticipation of a future NOLA trip, I wanted to get more into the spirit of the thing—and what better way to do that than make the traditional New Orleans dish of jambalaya? I mean, other than listening to Hank Williams.

Cajun/Creole Food Bucket List

Little Rock is absolutely gaga about all things associated with New Orleans, from its culture and celebrations to the lifestyle, and...

8 Things You'll Need for a Cajun Thanksgiving

It’s only a few more days until Thanksgiving. It’s so close, I can almost taste it! Of course every family has their traditions when it comes to the Thanksgiving Day and the menu. This year, I challenge you to give your dinner a touch of SPICE with some Cajun inspired dishes.

How to Stock a New Orleans Pantry

New Orleans' cuisine is famously delicious, and the city boasts several unique dishes, but there are even individual ingredients intrinsic to Big Easy food—and drink. Here are some of the most important (and interesting) players in the NOLA pantry.

Let these tiny New Orleans-themed hearts do the talking!

This Valentine's Day how will you say you love someone? Maybe with a card? Maybe with flowers?Or as News with a Twist Reporter Kenny Lopez found maybe with New Orleans-themed candy with some pretty sweet sayings!

How to Make New Orleans Red Beans and Rice

New Orleans–style red beans and rice is mind-bendingly delicious: smoky, spicy, hearty, and supremely comforting. But, for a dish so complex in flavor, the preparation and ingredient list are pretty simple.

Is Your Truck Trying To Tell You Something?

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you’ve likely experienced your fair share of breakdowns and malfunctions on the road. However, there’s a...

See How a Vintage 1948 Chevrolet Fire Truck Became a Hot Show Truck

Bob Fitch's 1948 Chevrolet truck started life out as a fire truck, but after Bob got his hands on it he got right to work making it into a great-looking driver.

Fatigued Truck Drivers and the Risks They Present

By now it should be common knowledge that truck and automobile drivers who are not well rested pose a danger on the roadways. ... Car & Truck Accidents

How to Speak Cajun English (Or at Least Understand It)

It may surprise many people to learn that most Cajuns under the age of 50 don't speak French; even those who do don't usually speak it as their first language. However, almost all of us grow up speaking some French, and our vocabulary is full of...