Tabasco Sauce

History Tabasco sauce was invented in 1868 by Edmund McIlhenny, a Maryland-born former banker who had moved to Louisiana around 1840. Initially McIlhenny used discarded cologne bottles to distribute his sauce to family and friends, and in 1868 when he started to sell to the public he ordered thousands of new "cologne bottles" from a New Orleans glassworks. It was in these that the sauce was firs Read More...

Cajun Cuisine is More Than Just Another Meal

A common greeting when meeting a friend or acquaintance would be, “How are you?” Be forewarned, however, that if you are walking down the streets of Louisiana, you may be asked, “Have you eaten well today?” Following this, a conversation of what you both have eaten and what you plan to eat in the near future is sure to commence. To the people of the Deep South, Cajun food is not simply another Read More...

The magic of Orlando extends beyond Disneyworld

Orlando, Florida, is a popular choice for parents who want to take their kids on a short break this April. After all, Disneyworld - the world's favourite children's theme park - is located there and thus provides an excellent place to let your children run amok! However, next time you're in Orlando for some family fun, try and look beyond Disneyworld as April in Orlando could hold some very intere Read More...