We Love: Good Eats

Abita Strawberry Ale
The first one of the year is always a cause for celebration. —Tim Landry
www.abita.com

Barefoot Contessa's Margarita
There's a whole lot of squeezing and a whole lot of love that goes into this margarita — but when you're done it's well worth it. Made with fresh-squeezed lemon and lime juice, plus a couple of staple ingredients including tequila and triple sec, this margarita is refreshingly delicious! —Cathi Pavy
For the recipe search www.foodnetwork.com

Boudin
There's not any boudin better than Don's Specialty Meats. I get mine in Carencro, but if you are from out of town, you may have to order yours online. If you’re going to get some boudin from there, you may as well get some cracklins too! Ca c’est bon! —Cherie Hebert
www.donsspecialtymeats.com

Cane River Pecans
Cane River Pecans are the perfect purchase for those in the market for a delicious snack in an elegant package. —Cherie Hebert
www.caneriverpecan.com

Circus Peanuts
Weird, orange, sweet and sort of banana-flavored — and I'm the only person I know who eats them. —Denise Gallagher
www.usatoday.com

Grape Propel
My favorite thirst quencher is Grape Propel. And even if you don't drink Propel, the opening graphics to their website are pretty cool. —Kristen Wilson
www.nowpropelled.com

Louisiana King Cakes
The best place to order a king cake and have it shipped to family and friends around the country is through the Louisiana Living website. Arrives fresh and beautiful for a great price! —Cherie Hebert
www.louisianaliving.com

Taco Bell
I love Taco Bell. Just be sure to ask for extra sauce packets. Then save them in your desk drawer for a nice mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Just kidding. —Sheree Comeaux
www.tacobell.com

Zapp’s Potato Chips
I absolutely love Louisiana-made Zapp’s potato chips. Cajun Crawtator is great. I had the pleasure of meeting the founder, Ron. He is a crazy-good marketer! —Cherie Hebert
www.louisianaliving.com