Here in Louisiana, we tend to have our own versions of seasons. No one likes hurricane season, but after we make it through, we get to enjoy gumbo season. Of course, gumbo season leads to crawfish season, which overlaps with king cake season, and then we head into sno-ball season, which always overlaps with hurricane season. It’s the Louisiana circle of life.
However, there’s one season that tends to be overlooked… and that’s pecan season! Pecan season occurs from about mid-October all the way into December, and that’s when we get to indulge in delicious pecans with our side of gumbo. This pecan season, take a road trip over to Thib’s Pecan Cottage, a humble little country store home to all of the best pecan products in Louisiana… including some of the best fudge you’ll ever taste.
Welcome to Thib’s Pecan Cottage.
Thib’s Pecan Cottage/Facebook Tucked away off of Highway 171 in Longville, it’s one of those places that you may never know about unless you’re a local. Seeing as how Longville is home to fewer than 1,000 people, it’s the definition of a small-town country store. Longville is only about 30 miles north of Lake Charles, so it’s an easy drive for folks coming from the Greater Lake Charles Area.
The country store has been a local landmark of sorts since 1976, offering a wide variety of pecan candies, gift baskets, snacks, and more.
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One very important thing to note is that it’s is only open seasonally, so you know you’re getting a fresh, homemade product.
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Thib’s is open October through February, making it the perfect spot to swing by for holiday gifts or sweet treats to take your holiday gatherings to the next level.
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Homemade pies, candied pecans, and even pecans available by the shell or de-shelled are just some of the products you’ll find here.
Thib’s Pecan Cottage/Facebook They also have pecan oils and syrups, too!
One of the most incredible hidden gems here is the fudge.
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Thib’s offers a variety of different flavors of homemade fudge available to purchase by the pound.
Thib’s Pecan Cottage/Facebook While pecans are certainly the star of the show, there are pecan-free flavors available like rocky road, peanut butter, chocolate, and more.
Head over to the Thib’s Pecan Cottage website for a full menu and price list and don’t forget to give them a follow on Facebook, too.
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Tucked away off of Highway 171 in Longville, it’s one of those places that you may never know about unless you’re a local. Seeing as how Longville is home to fewer than 1,000 people, it’s the definition of a small-town country store. Longville is only about 30 miles north of Lake Charles, so it’s an easy drive for folks coming from the Greater Lake Charles Area.
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They also have pecan oils and syrups, too!
While pecans are certainly the star of the show, there are pecan-free flavors available like rocky road, peanut butter, chocolate, and more.
You’re not far from the Creole Nature Trail, a 180-mile All-American Road that’ll take you to some of the most scenic spots in southwestern Louisiana. Pecans and fudge are great road trip snacks, so make a day out of it!
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Address: Thib’s Pecan Cottage, 12220 US-171, Longville, LA 70652, USA
