CenLamar | Est. 2006

  • CenLA Native Featured on Food Network

    Amelia Durand, originally from Mansura (and I’m pretty sure now the communications director with a winery in California) is featured on the Food Network series Barefoot Contessa. Ina, “The Barefoot Contessa” The episode entitled “Cooking with Rice” features Durand’s family recipe for Jambalaya.  It’s nice to see the Central Louisiana version of this Louisiana favorite getting some good press.   Durand is the daughter of the former Mayor of Mansura and her family owns and operates Durand’s Food Center (by the way, if you’ve never explored on a short road trip, probably the best hog’s head cheese and boudin can…

  • The Funny Thing Is…

    JacquesBarack, I am amazed by the way in which you have attempted to walk back your caricature of me as “Fetal Freddy.” Now, I am suddenly “Lamar” or the “City blogger,” and you’re quick to let all of us know that Von Jennings has nothing to do with what you’ve been blogging– even though you support her 100% and remain outspoken on her behalf. I know, I know. You even asked me to contribute to your website. I should be honored, but please, let me spare you the bandwidth. Here’s what I think: You are nothing more than an immature hate-monger,…

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