About GoLagniappe

A little something extra

In south Louisiana, lagniappe (say it “LAN-yap”) is the extra something a shopkeeper slips into your bag: a thirteenth beignet, a bit more boudin, a story you didn’t ask for but are glad you heard. It’s generosity for no reason at all, and it’s the whole idea behind this site.

GoLagniappe celebrates Southern living and Louisiana culture through four things we love most:

  • Food: Cajun and Creole recipes you can actually cook at home, from gumbo and jambalaya to Monday red beans and rice.
  • History and culture: the traditions, words, and stories behind the way Louisiana eats, celebrates, and lives.
  • Travel: bayous, small towns, food trails, and festivals worth the drive.
  • Lagniappe picks: Southern finds and thoughtful gifts that carry a little Louisiana with them.

GoLagniappe is written by Dwayne Goodson. Pull up a chair, stay a while, and take a little extra with you when you go.