THE STATE NAME: Louisiana is another state, along with Illinois, that bears the mark of Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle. The first European to descend the Mississippi River to the delta, this French explorer named the area La Louisianne after Louis XIV of France in 1682.
Chitlins are deep fried pig intestines I believe, taste kind of salty and crispy as potato chips.
In the past, I found that cilantro tasted bizarre; a bit like washing powder or soap. I didn't like it much, but now I love that herb! As I'm a big fan of Asian, Middle Eastern and Tex-Mex food, I have to like it, otherwise I would not be able to eat such yummy specialities...