A Guide to Louisiana’s Local Products – Available Online!
Who said you can’t shop local while from a distance? Shop Louisiana products online and share the Louisiana love with gifts that reflect the state’s great music, food and drink, outdoors and culture.
Whether you’re looking to treat yourself with some Louisiana-made knickknacks or scooping up gifts for special occasions and holidays, we’ve got you covered with some options that everyone will love! Here are a few of our picks for holiday gifts with a little extra something (or as we say in the bayou state, lagniappe).
Taste of Louisiana
Louisiana cuisine is known worldwide for its spiciness and second-to-none ingredients. Gift someone with a subscription box from Red Stick Spice(link is external) or Cajun Crate (link is external)– which often includes local snacks, sauces, seasonings, mixes and more.
Cajuns like their food to have a little kick, so it’s no surprise that there are multiple hot sauces produced in Louisiana. For those spice lovers, the appropriately named Louisiana Hot Sauce(link is external), Crystal Hot Sauce(link is external) and the world-famous Tabasco(link is external) will bring a taste of Louisiana to your meals back home, along with the help of Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning(link is external) or Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning(link is external). You can even order your holiday dinner online from Cajun Grocer(link is external)! Swap your usual turkey with the Boudin-stuffed turducken – a best-seller.
Looking for a sweet for your sweetie? A tasty treat from New Iberia’s Cane River Pecans(link is external) is sure to put a smile on your loved one’s face — even if they are the hardest nut to crack. And Café du Monde(link is external) has plenty of beignet mix, coffee, and knickknacks to make you can feel like you’re right in the heart of the French Quarter.
Louisiana Libations
What pairs better with a Louisiana culinary gift than craft beer, wine and spirits(link is external)? Every corner of Louisiana has a craft brewery, winery or distillery that showcases its personality. See what tasty beverages are available for shipping – and check out some of the great extra offerings including drinkware, coozies, signs, tshirts, hats and various apparel, even pet products! That should hold you over until you’re able to drink a cold one in one of our tasting rooms. Until then, purchase a gift card and plan for a time when you’re able to join us.
Louisiana Pride
As a state with a rich history and culture, there are many moments that will make you say, “Only Louisiana!” Companies like Fleurty Girl(link is external) out of New Orleans and Parish Ink(link is external) in Lafayette highlight these quirky Louisiana-isms. Check out Mignon Faget(link is external)‘s gorgeous Louisiana-inspired collection of jewelry, drinking glasses, hand towels and more – featuring the iconic fleur de lis, Mardi Gras emblems, and birthstone sno ball pendants. Shopping for someone with a love of Acadiana and an appreciation for art and whimsy? George Rodrigue(link is external)‘s Blue Dogs are available in paintings, prints and jewelry to accommodate any budget.
Share your unique finds with us using #OnlyLouisiana on your social channels and learn more about Louisiana’s shopping scene at LouisianaTravel.com(link is external).
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