Lagniappe!

A lagniappe (pronounced lan-yap) is a little gift given by a merchant at the time of a purchase such as a 13th donut when buying a dozen. The word is used in the Carribbean and southern parts of the United States and has been traced back to the Quechua word yapay (‘to increase; to add’). In Andean markets it is still customary to ask for a yapa when making a purchase. The seller usually responds by throwing in a little extra. This ancient custom is still widely practiced today around the world and I felt it was time to bring it into the digital age! For clients who pay on time,  I will try to do something for you as a little freebie or extra service so watch your invoices for a lagniappe!