Mercredi

In keeping with the spirit of Acadiana, experts from University of Louisiana at Lafayette played an important role in our week. They demonstrated the abilities of the Apparel Center, which created universal manufacturing standards for the "cut and sew" technology now used throughout the world. We moved on to a special presentation on the steps of the Old City Hall , where the Mayor bestowed on each of us the title of "Honorary Cajun." 

After a walking tour of Lafayette, we were ready for the food and wine pairing at Magnolia Marketing Corporation, a state-of-the-art distribution facility. Select wines were matched to succulent pheasant truffle mousse canapés, oysters Bienville à la Gruyère, and wild boar pâté. A po'boy sampler of fried crawfish, shrimp, and catfish whetted our appetites for the next destination.

Candlelit Mason jars twinkled as we enjoyed a buffet-style menu. Plates were piled high with shrimp stew, crawfish and tasso pasta, piquant alligator sauce, nutria enchiladas, and plusieurs. Satisfied, we settled down to hear stories from a Cajun humorist.

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