Southeast
Texas Arts Council hosted the fete at the Carl A. Parker Multipurpose Center
and I chatted with several Louisiana folk who came to pass a good time
Saturday. Most people were there for the music, but we also focused on the
food.
Jerry
Latiolais of the Knights of Columbus said the group has been with Cajun Fest
from the beginning and proceeds from their boudain balls and other fare
supports community projects such as donations to the Fetters Center and ultra
sound machines for the Hope Center. Those knights can cook, cher.
I
made a new buddy this year, Pincher. He was a big conversational fella, in a
crawfish suit. He handed out big red buttons so attendees could say they got
“pinched” at the festival. Who couldn’t love Pincher? I asked if he had a quote
for me.
“Watch
your tail. And stop running over my house with your lawnmower,” Pincher said,
waving a claw for emphasis.
Gloria
Roy of Cajun Sounds Internet Radio can be credited for creating awareness and
excitement of this festival. She’s always busy.
I
also met Jan Shavers, who proudly calls herself “the mother.” Her son is Joshua Rodrigues, also know as Big
Doobie of Big Doobie’s Boudain & Cracklins. In addition to big, juicy
cracklins made on site, their menu included “link on da bun.” Mom admits, the
cracklins are “addictive.” Hope I don’t have to wait a whole year for my next
bag full.
Darragh
Doiron is a Port Arthur area foodie whose Cajun roots come from her grandma, who
hailed from Breaux Bridge, La. Reach her at darraghdoiron@icloud.com
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