Recorded on-location, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Travel with Terri” Show celebrates National Sausage Month with Maitland “Spuddy” John Faucheux, owner of Spuddy’s Cajun Cooking Experience — where visitors can taste, learn, and live true Louisiana flavor!
Located about 50 miles outside of New Orleans, Vacherie lies in Louisiana’s historic German Coast, once a major farming hub that fed the Crescent City. The town’s name, derived from the French word for “cowshed,” reflects its agricultural roots as the region’s center for beef production. Today, Vacherie welcomes thousands of visitors each year who come to tour the nearby Oak Alley, St. Joseph, and Laura Plantations — and to experience the culinary heart of Cajun country at Spuddy’s.
In this lively and flavorful conversation, Terri chats with Spuddy about the deep connection between food and culture in Louisiana, and the importance of community and storytelling through cooking. Spuddy also shares the fascinating history of andouille sausage, a staple of Cajun cuisine, and explains how he makes it by hand using traditional techniques. From gumbo to jambalaya, and from the simplicity of Cajun seasoning to the sweetness of local desserts, this episode captures the joy, flavor, and spirit of Southern hospitality.
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