GeoWoodstock XXIII Baton Rouge 2027

09/01/2026

DISCLAIMER: The following information comes from the life experiences and research of a Texan who was born in Texas and hasn’t lived anywhere else, but has spent time in Louisiana and around people from Louisiana. Information provided is meant to be fun, educational, and may include safety advice. If you question what you read, do your own research. If the topic is food related, by all means do you own research, and if possible invite me to come with you!

Plate Lunch

First, sorry I missed last week. Got busy and distracted.

I'm writing this at lunch time, so I have lunch on the brain. I'm attaching a link to a YouTube video of a guy I like to watch. He goes to a lot of places that have plate lunches and meat markets.

If you're showing up early to GeoWoodstock, or maybe headed to Houma for the GeoTour, or just happen to be in Louisiana, you need to find one of these places that does plate lunches. And bring a cooler for the meat market.

I haven't watched all the video I'm posting, but I watched the beginning. I'm fairly certain I stopped at this place. I didn't get a plate lunch because I didn't know it was a thing. I saw the stuff I knew to get and was a very happy camper with that.

Know that if you're on a road trip with me, and especially if we're geocaching, and we're in this part of the world, we ARE stopping for lunch. And snack. And dinner. And ....

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08/22/2026

Calling all my Louisiana folks…. We’ve reached out to some but I’m making a post as well…. Brian Erickson is putting together a really cool project called Cito across the world and Louisiana is the only state not represented! We can’t have this happen…. Anyone willing to host one? Anywhere in the state?

08/19/2026

DISCLAIMER: The following information comes from the life experiences and research of a Texan who was born in Texas and hasn’t lived anywhere else, but has spent time in Louisiana and around people from Louisiana. Information provided is meant to be fun, educational, and may include safety advice. If you question what you read, do your own research. If the topic is food related, by all means do you own research, and if possible invite me to come with you!

Stuffed Mirliton

This is not something I've had, but I sure am looking forward to trying it!

Stuffed Mirliton is Creole. They take a chayote squash, aka a mirliton or vegetable per, boil it, scoop out some of the flesh to make room, and stuff it shrimp, ham, or sausage, and guess what else - onions, celery, and bell pepper. I swear that put that stuff in everything. Probably even donuts and breakfast cereal. Anyway, it's then coated with breadcrumbs and baked. Sounds great to me!

08/12/2026

DISCLAIMER: The following information comes from the life experiences and research of a Texan who was born in Texas and hasn’t lived anywhere else, but has spent time in Louisiana and around people from Louisiana. Information provided is meant to be fun, educational, and may include safety advice. If you question what you read, do your own research. If the topic is food related, by all means do you own research, and if possible invite me to come with you!

Maque Choux

This is a fusion of Creole and Native Indian cooking. It is basically corn, green bell pepper, and onion (where's the celery?). Some would add extras such as garlic, celery (there it is), okra, and/or tomato.

It is cooked in some type of fat, typically bacon grease, but people use what they have. Water or some type of stock was added as needed. It can be finished with red or black pepper, hot sauce (that would be a given for me), and/or sugar.

I haven't had this, and I'm looking forward to trying it between now and GeoWoodstock.

08/10/2026

BOOK NOW!! We have finalized arrangements with the hotels. Check out the website (https://www.geowoodstock2027.com) for all the details and book your stay for GEOWOODSTOCK XXIII 2027!

Now for your next question…the packages. We have a some finishing touches to take care of before that can be posted.

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08/04/2026

DISCLAIMER: The following information comes from the life experiences and research of a Texan who was born in Texas and hasn’t lived anywhere else, but has spent time in Louisiana and around people from Louisiana. Information provided is meant to be fun, educational, and may include safety advice. If you question what you read, do your own research. If the topic is food related, by all means do you own research, and if possible invite me to come with you!

Red Beans and Rice

This is a dish that was typically made on Mondays for wash day, but you can get it any time now. It consists of red beans (kidney beans) and rice. You’re probably saying “Duh.” But it also contains as no big surprise the trinity (onions, bell peppers, celery). It might have some ham hock or andouille sausage. May have a few seasonings thrown in that will vary by who is making it. Regardless, there’s usually nothing weird in it.

It’s basically a comfort food that could be eaten any time of day. My equivalent of this is beans (pinto) and cornbread. But I’d gladly eat either one, and could be very happy if that’s all I had as long it was a big bowl.

07/28/2026

DISCLAIMER: The following information comes from the life experiences and research of a Texan who was born in Texas and hasn’t lived anywhere else, but has spent time in Louisiana and around people from Louisiana. Information provided is meant to be fun, educational, and may include safety advice. If you question what you read, do your own research. If the topic is food related, by all means do you own research, and if possible invite me to come with you!

Dirty Rice

Dirty rice is not rice dropped on the floor, or rice with dirt in it. It’s called dirty rice because of the color. It just looks dirty.

So what’s in dirty rice? Pork, beef, and/or chicken. Green bell pepper, celery, and onion (AKA ???... You should know by now). Cayenne and black pepper. Maybe some other spices. Parsley and chopped green onions are sometimes used for a garnish.

The pork and beef from a long time ago may be some questionable parts, but in a modern restaurant it’ll be what you usually eat. If you get it at someone’s house who knows. But try it anyway.

It’s basically a side for anything. And it’s good eats.

07/20/2026

DISCLAIMER: The following information comes from the life experiences and research of a Texan who was born in Texas and hasn’t lived anywhere else, but has spent time in Louisiana and around people from Louisiana. Information provided is meant to be fun, educational, and may include safety advice. If you question what you read, do your own research. If the topic is food related, by all means do you own research, and if possible invite me to come with you!

Étouffée

Let’s get the easy part done first – how to pronounce it. There’s the dictionary’s way to tell you how to say it, and there’s mine. “A to Fay”, like handing out a grade in school. It may not be perfect but it’s close enough that people won’t look at you funny for how you say it. It’s all those other reasons they’re looking at you funny, but we ain’t here for that.

Étouffée can be either Cajun or Creole. The seasoning is the difference. It’s basically crab, shrimp, or crawfish, the seasoning, and a light (blonde) roux. It is served over rice. And it’s something you should eat while you are in town for GeoWoodstock. Maybe twice so you can have the Cajun and the Creole so you can decide which one you like better.

07/14/2026

DISCLAIMER: The following information comes from the life experiences and research of a Texan who was born in Texas and hasn’t lived anywhere else, but has spent time in Louisiana and around people from Louisiana. Information provided is meant to be fun, educational, and may include safety advice. If you question what you read, do your own research. If the topic is food related, by all means do you own research, and if possible invite me to come with you!

As I write this I’m riding sh***un on our way back from CacheFest Savannah. Just left Louisiana and have crossed back into Texas.

Hamburger

Yeah, hamburger. Just had for lunch in Monroe, La at a little place called Jo-El’s, where the motto is “Peace, Love, and Hamburger Grease.”
Why? Because everyone eats hamburgers or some version of one. If somehow the local cuisine just ain’t your thing you can find all the same stuff you find elsewhere here. Oh, you may find Cajun pizza, burgers, and tacos on the menu, but if you wanted a plain straight up cheeseburger you can get that too. You’re not going to go hungry in Louisiana.