Get a Taste of New Orleans! October 4, 2009
Posted by Marina in : Fall 2009 , add a commentNew Orleans at SU
The Lagniappe Faire was an event dedicated to the culture of New Orleans. Earlier in the day, Build Community Day participants were hard at work painting, planting trees, and performing other services so it was only faire that they have something awesome to end the day with. Those who did not participate in the BCD were asked to pay $5 admission. Rockland Catering made the food for the event. The line up: Jumbalaya (meat and vegetarian), corn bread, corn on the cob, and mock tails (hurricane or mint julep). THE FOOD WAS SO GOOD! It made me feel like I was back at the refugee church in Southern Mississippi where I ate authentic New Orleans cuisine. And dessert – to die for. I do not remember what it was called but it was bananas cooked in brown sugar, cinnamon, and captain morgan over ice cream!! Yummmmm!
Enough about the food (I love talking about food!). The raffle was a huge success! With all proceeds from the event going towards the Alternative Spring Break Trip, raffle tickets were bought for individual prizes and a laptop! The lucky winner at the end of the night bought the arm length after me – just my luck! However I found out I inquire more luck than most through my tarot card reading. This lady was legit! I was shocked at how dead on her visions were!! And the henna tattoo station was also really cool. But my favorite thing to do at this faire was decorate my own mardi gras mask!!! Mine is glittery and pretty! 
All in all, the Mission: I’m Home team were pleased with the turn out for the event. The band played all night and people are still talking about it today!