Let’s take it back
Even further before we move forward. Cajun culture is the lifeblood of Razzoo’s. To get to know us, you need to get to know our heritage. Cajun people are a resilient bunch with a rich history that lives deep in the swamps. Let’s dive in.
The word “Cajun”
Comes from the Acadian people who first settled in Louisiana in 1765. The Acadians were French, living in what’s now Nova Scotia, and when the English took control of the land, the Acadians refused to pledge loyalty to the crown. The Acadians were exiled for their actions, and many of them settled in the Louisiana bayous. There were other groups living in the area, like Native Americans and other immigrants, and all of their cultures mashed together and Cajun Country was born.
The first Cajuns were smart,
Resourceful and adaptable. They took what they knew and made it their own. They used the bayous to their advantage and started incorporating things like seafood, bell peppers and rice into their meals. They fished, hunted, trapped and harvested their own food, creating some pretty tasty dishes in the process.
The first Cajuns were smart,
Resourceful and adaptable. They took what they knew and made it their own. They used the bayous to their advantage and started incorporating things like seafood, bell peppers and rice into their meals. They fished, hunted, trapped and harvested their own food, creating some pretty tasty dishes in the process.
Celebrating food
Has always been a part of Cajun culture. The original Cajuns used to feast, turning a meal into a full day community event. Boucherie anyone? There was food, music, singing, drinking – and everyone was having a good time. Cajuns know how to party. We like that.
That’s a little taste of what it means to be a Cajun. We’re proud of who we are and where we come from. We’re going to tell you how it is because that’s how it is. We’ve seen our share of hardships, but that’s how we got our soul. It’s our Joie De Vivre (Joy of Living).
You can find Cajuns in the south, but don’t get it twisted. Cajun is Cajun, and that slice of the south is what Razzoo’s represents. We’re known for our “joie de vivre”, but we know how to work. We ask “How’s ya mama an’ them?” and mean it. We praise the Holy Trinity, and we ain’t just talkin’ religion. The way we live is slowed down and we like to be loose with our words–it’s kinda why we mispronounce everything. We like to party, get loud, and let the good times roll.
Cajun Country is a cultural gumbeaux, and so are we; there ain’t no hiding it. Cajun culture is the lifeblood of Razzoo’s. It’s who we are, what we know, and what we do best, and we want to share that with everyone who walks through our doors.
