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Originally Posted by MiseEnPlace  From what I understand--and I'm by no means an expert--the difference is this:
Creole is city food, mostly tomato based in the sauces
Cajun is country food, less tomato use |
That's what I've always heard... Creole is city and Cajun is country or peasant food. Creole also is based on French traditions and is more refined and subtler. Cajun cooking was developed by the Acadians after they were ran out of Nova Scotia and settled in southern LA. It's more pungent and highly spiced.
When we were in Nova Scotia 4 years ago, they were having a big Acadian "homecoming" and learned a lot of interesting facts about them.