HOMEGROWN EMPIRE

AMONG THE MOST BELOVED producers of Louisiana-made goods is the Walker family of Ville Platte and their Slap Ya Mama brand. The Walkers started Slap Ya Mama in 2001, building their empire on Cajun seasonings, sauces, and mixes. Their debut cookbook, Growing Up Cajun (83 Press, 2018), is a collection of family recipes and stories, including how Slap Ya Mama got its start.

“WHEN WE FIRST STARTED, WE NEVER CONSIDERED SOMETHING LIKE THIS– JACK WALKER