Cajun French noun • |lahn-yahp|
- A little something extra; a small gift; more broadly, "something given or obtained gratuitously or by way of good measure.”
- Mac’s habit of cooking too much food and needing friends to come by to eat the extras, drink wine, and have a good time
About
Lagniappe is a Cajun word. It loosely means “a little something extra,” but you probably already know the concept: it’s a baker’s dozen, it’s the extra bit left in the pot, it’s the something more you make in case friends come by.
Back in Louisiana, cookouts and neighborhood parties are just a way of life. If you’ve got enough to go around, you invite everyone you know. We take care of each other when we can. So if the weather’s right and the music is playing, you better be grabbing a six pack and getting ready for a long night.
Lagniappe is our little slice of home. It’s a gathering of friends who cook (mostly Cajun inspired) food. It’s an informal group of whoever can make it out. You don’t need to bring anything but an extra pair of hands. And remember that it’s more rude to leave early than it is to stay late.
Say hey
@maccormier
If you know me and you don’t have my number, shoot me a DM.
mac@eatlagniappe.com
If you want to collab on something, send me an email.
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