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 In her third history book about Cajun culture, Lafayette author Dixie Poché highlights time-honored communal gatherings, such as boucheries and cochon de laits, that celebrate southwest Louisianaâs French-Acadian heritage. In "The Cajun Pig: Boucheries, Cochon de Laits and Boudin," Pocheâ traveled throughout Cajun country to dive into the stories behind regional specialties such as boudin, pickled pigâs feet, Mondayâs comfort dish of red beans and rice, gumbo and hog head cheese. The book takes a nostalgic look at visiting old-time "mom and pop" Cajun meat...