While I’m visiting Louisiana I’ve decided to branch out my Touristy Tuesdays segment to include some of the wonderful things to see, do and eat here in South Louisiana. I’m sure all you Aussie’s are wondering “Why am I seeing Touristy Tuesdays on a Wednesday?” All I can say is that I am operating on Louisiana time now, and it is still Tuesday here.
No trip to Louisiana is complete without getting completely covered in powdered sugar as you devour an order of beignets. A beignet (pronounced ben-yay) is a deep fried, square doughnut served with a generous helping of powdered sugar on top. And no order of beignets is complete without a Cafe au Lait on the side to wash them down. Simply delicious!
In New Orleans, the locals and tourists flock to the famous Cafe du Monde for a beignet fix. But, here in Baton Rouge, Coffee Call has been serving up beignets for as long as any of us can remember. Sadly, their old location was torn down in the name of progress for a Walmart parking lot. While the new place does not quite have the same charm, the beignets and cafe au lait are better then ever.
My mom and I made our way over to Coffee Call today to treat the girls to their first ever beignet. I dare say that it will not be their last.
Very happy girls indeed.
And, after being born and raised in Baton Rouge, I should have known better than to wear a black shirt to eat beignets. I was covered in powdered sugar, but they tasted so good, I did not really care.
If you are passing any time in Baton Rouge, make a trip over to the Coffee Call for some fresh beignets. You will not be disappointed. They are located at 3132 College Drive and are open 24 hours for some sugary goodness.
If you are not able to make it down to South Louisiana anytime soon but are desperate for a beignet, Marguerite over at Cajun Delights has this delicious recipe.
Enjoy!
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Note: This is NOT a paid advertisement. Just sharing something very, very yummy!
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Hey cher, so glad you made it home for a visit! I’ve been to Coffee Call many times! Your little girls are just precious and that pic is priceless! Thanks so much for stopping by and for the nice shout out! Have fun!
You need to open a branch at your new home! You would be rich!
The girls are really having fun.
And, you are looking great. Where’s the fountain of youth?
Thanks for your kind words Isabel. Must be the martinis.
I see an opening in the food market around Castle Hill….beignets! They look great.
Yummy, Yummy Tracey.