About Us - Lady jambalaya

Our Story

In the Cajun culture, meals are a family affair that involves the aroma of a slow-cooking hearty jambalaya or a rich seafood gumbo, with the sounds of laughter echoing throughout the family kitchen.

Born and raised in Tickfaw, Louisiana, Lady Jambalaya was raised by her beloved grandparents, Madea and Papa.

From a very young age, Lady Jambalaya was inspired by Madea’s passion for cooking authentic Cajun meals, as she fed their large family with hearty meals full of intense flavors and bold seasonings. Grandma Madea could whip together a meal with whatever ingredients were on hand, using just “a little of this, and a little of that” – what was her secret? Lady Jambalaya couldn’t wait to find out.

By the age of five, Lady Jambalaya began learning how to cook under Madea’s tutelage, following her around the kitchen with intense interest and curiosity. At the age of seven, Lady Jambalaya finally got her first chance at the stove, under Madea’s close supervision, and she continues to honor Madea’s influence within her homemade Cajun dishes to this day.

However, great things often come from humble beginnings, and Lady Jambalaya was reminded of her status as Madea’s apprentice . . . as she burnt everything, she cooked during that first week at the stove. Madea patiently reminded her granddaughter “to be a perfect cook, it is important to watch and learn from those who do it so well”. Always beside Madea, Lady Jambalaya continued to watch and learn from Madea’s guidance, but impatiently. Although patience is a virtue, Lady Jambalaya was eager to get another turn at the stove. In time, Madea’s reassuring words came to pass, and practice became perfect.

Lady Jambalaya was excited to apply her new skills, and she began cooking for her large family with Madea’s encouraging support. Uncles, aunts, cousins, church friends, and neighbors were delighted to partake in consuming meals by this remarkable seven-year-old. In fact, they would soon call her Lady Jambalaya. And cooked, she did.

Almost forty years later, family and friends continue to enjoy Lady Jambalaya’s Wild Cajun Meals. She mastered her cooking skills during humble beginnings in Louisiana, and now shares her culinary delights with the world, right from her kitchen in the Great State of Texas.

You’ll experience an immediate sense of connection to the Cajun culture with Lady Jambalaya’s ready-to-eat homemade meals for an authentic taste of the Bayou. We invite you to join us in taking a break from daily life, slowing down, and savoring each bite of wholesome authentic goodness from Lady Jambalaya.