Meat Pies, Cajun Baked Potato, and Orange Leaf!

Merci Beaucoup Restaurant
Cajun Baked Potato

Church Street Inn

It all started with the CHURCH STREET INN on 2nd Street and somewhere between a Cajun Potato at Merci Beaucoup Restaurant, Balloon Twisting, and Lemon Cake from The Sugar Shack, we ended up having one of our tastiest, awesome Grand Opening celebrations to date! Natchitoches is rich with history and Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is now officially a part of it’s present and future. With a Meat Pie Breakfast on the top of the menu, a trip to Lasyone’s Restaurant for Breakfast, (Two mornings in a row) seals the deal on this Louisiana treasure that Orange Leaf now calls home. 

Ribbon Cutting in Natchitoches - December 9, 2011

Along side the Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce, Orange Leaf celebrated it’s official welcome to the Natchitoches community by holding a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, December 9th.  With about 50 in attendance, it was by far the most attended ribbon to date.  

The Orange Leaf Louisiana team then traveled across the parking lot to deliver toys to the RADIO M*A*S*H tent in the Walmart parking lot to deliver toys for the boys and girls in the Natchitoches area.  Orange Leaf Louisiana was proud to be a part of this worthwhile endeavor and thanks those who sponsor, man the tent, and organize the event. 

Taking a break Christmas shopping on Front Street, the team found themselves in the Rocking Horse Toy Store.  Did you know that you can have your toys delivered by a HORSE DRAWN carriage there?  Only in Natchitoches!  Then on to the Pioneer Pub for their signature burger....YUM!  

Another hot spot was Papa’s Bar and Grill and right next door MAMA’S Oyster House.  Both are a Natchitoches treasure and are not to be missed.

Lasyone's Meat Pie Kitchen

Then, on Saturday the 10th, (after 2nd trip to Lasoyone’s), the Grand Opening celebrations was in full swing.  Santa brightened the day of the young and old alike even hearing Christmas wishes outside the store while the children were still in their parents cars.  Curbside Service with a SMILE!  A color contest held most of the kids attention until the balloon artist arrived.  Balloons were the thing from 3-5 with twisting art that you couldn’t even begin to imagine.  Swords, Penguins, and even a fishing pole with a little fish attached were ordered by each child from a menu of balloon creations.  It was a BIG HIT!  Face painting ended the day, with Butterflies, Ladybugs, to Spiderman creations. 

Balloons anyone?

Santa waving the children in.

Rockelle decided she DID like Santa!

December is a busy month for most.  Full of Christmas songs, parties, and hustle and bustle.  Thank you Natchitoches community, for embracing Orange Leaf and taking time out of your busy schedule to include us in your day.  The Festival of Lights is a special event, but not nearly as special as the people that live there.  We are proud to be a part of your rich tradition!

Let's Celebrate!

When you think of December, CHRISTMAS usually comes to mind.  For us here at Orange Leaf Louisiana, it will be the season of GRAND OPENINGS!  We will start our month off with the Natchitoches Ribbon Cutting on Friday the 9th at 10am & Grand Opening Bash on Saturday the 10th which will be an ALL DAY AFFAIR!   Although the Festival of Lights is happening this weekend in Natchitoches, our little grand opening party might be thought of as small to a newcomer, but those that are in the FREAUX YEAUX know realize, our BASH's are anything but small!  We will hold facility tours after our Ribbon Cutting for those that might want to see behind the "Wizard" curtain!  At first glance, the nuts and bolts seem a little overwhelming with red & blue tubes going everywhere, but with careful attention to detail, our team can explain just how everything works!

Brad Lawrence, Tom Hagan,
and Shane Poole
 Opening Day in Natchitoches

On Saturday the 10th, there are so many things planned it's hard to know where to start!  Santa will be at the store from 11AM until 3PM to hear the children's wishes for Christmas.  From 3-5 PM, we will have a Balloon Twister to amuse young minds while they eat their Freaux Yeaux mix.  From 4-8PM, a face painter will be on deck to create art masterpieces on the children's (and Adults) faces!  All day events include: A Contest to win a KODAK PLAYSPORT CAMERA and a $50 and $25 Orange Leaf Gift Card serving as 2nd and 3rd prize. Guess the number of Jellybeans in the Jar and win a $10 gift card.  Guess the weight of your Freaux Yeaux and receive it free.  And to polish things off, a Coloring Contest with 5 age groups.  Each group will have one $10 Gift Card winner.  Grand Opening Cake from the Sugar Shack, and Cake Pops from Katie Bakes will be the perfect complement to your favorite Freaux Yeaux swirl!  Sounds like fun, right?

The very next weekend, we will hold our Mandeville Grand Opening Party.  Starting the weekend off with our Ribbon Cutting on Friday, December 16th, at 10am, we will have facility tours, Grand Opening Cupcakes from Cupcakes 'N Cream & Cake Pops from Katie Bakes, and our entire Orange Leaf LA team will be on hand to answer any questions and greet our guests before the doors open to the public at 11am.  That same day, we are participating in the St. Tammany Macaroni Kid Christmas Party at Mandeville Karate from 4-7PM.  We will be handing out 300-500 FREE 4 ounce Freaux Yeaux cups and also will have toppings to add as well.  Click this link if you would like to RSVP. St. Tammany Macaroni Kid Christmas Party

On Saturday, December 17th, we will hold our Grand Opening Party starting at 11am.  Like Natchitoches, we will be raffling the KODAK video camera and gift cards.  Also, the ALL DAY activities and prizes are the same.  Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand from 3-6:30 pm to twist balloons and paint your faces.  The MAIN Event will be the SAINTSATION appearance from 1-5 PM.  They will sign autographs and take a picture with you so make sure to bring your camera. We will also serve FREE Freaux Yeaux during their appearance.  YES, we said FREE!  If you haven't gotten the chance to swing by to taste it, here is your chance.  

So, like we said, Let's Celebrate!  Freaux Yeaux Style!  See you soon!