Louisiana Eats
691 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago -Louisiana Eats! is a radio show for people who cook and people who love to eat well—all with a Louisiana point of view and Poppy’s distinctive Louisiana voice. In each program listeners join Poppy as she meets people who produce, cook, and eat the foods we enjoy and treasure — exploring kitchens and stores, farms and waterways where favorite foods are produced and prepared. And because Louisianans love all kinds of food, Poppy won’t limit herself to shrimp creole and hot sauce!
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From Kitchens To Cocktails - Entertaining Louisiana Eats! Style - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
December 05, 2014 06:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBWith so much to do during the holidays and so little time to do it, they often don t feel like "the most wonderful time of the year." But if you pocket a word of wisdom from our guests, perhaps you ll be able to go about the next couple weeks breathing easier. Jennifer Chandler is a mom like any other mom who wants to do right by her family while living in a fast paced world. She s dropping by the show to talk about getting nutritious meals on the table in record time. Time is always of the e...
Gratitude and Giving: Thanksgiving 2014 - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
November 26, 2014 06:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBThe Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is the oldest Orthodox Church in America. For 150 years the members of the church have passed down their traditions bit by bit, day by day. But now that our culture has changed and fewer people have extra time on their hands, the culture could be in jeopardy of being lost. We ll speak with the women of the church as they prepare finikia to hear their thoughts about community, family, and heritage. We ll also speak with chef David Slater about his long jo...
A Taste of Home: Finding Cultural Identity at the Table - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
November 22, 2014 06:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBWhether they're short trips across town or long voyages across the oceans, we all take journeys. On this week's Louisiana Eats we'll speak with writers and restaurateurs about their personal quests for cultural identity. Kim Sunee's appetites include travel, knowledge and food. Her trip to Korea is one of the main topics she writes about in A Mouthful of Stars, which explores another dimension of Kim's creativity her poetry. We'll also hear how owning a restaurant helped Fatma and Suleyman Ay...
Closest To The Original Source: Biodiverse Farms and Ayurvedic Cocktails - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
November 15, 2014 06:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBEvan McCommon has been converting his family s timber ranch into a biodiverse farm. The changes have been slow, but his resolve steady as the 1,100 acres change from a dense forest to an open savannah. Changes are also taking place on the menus of some of New Orleans popular restaurants the Eat Fit NOLA program encourages restaurants to reduce the sodium, fat, or sugar from dishes without sacrificing taste, while Sharon Floyd has found ways to incorporate ayurvedic medicine into cocktails. Bu...
Imitators Vs. Innovators: Imported Asian Seafood & Modern Mexican Cuisine - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
November 08, 2014 06:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBThe interior of Aaron Sanchez and John Besh's new restaurant is split into two designs one that looks like the iconic architecture of New Orleans, and the other is an homage to Sanchez's vibrant tattooed body. Even though both of these chefs have found success independently, their new collaboration at Johnny Sanchez is having each chef second guess what they took for granted. We'll also be joined by author Paul Greenberg, who spent three years writing his latest book, American Catch. He origi...
Culinary Mentorships: Creativity Doesn't Come Overnight - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
November 01, 2014 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBAmong the many professions that require an ongoing sense of inquiry and creativity is a chef. On this week s Louisiana Eats we ll hear about the illustrious career of Jacquy Pfeiffer,a pastry chef who s helped found The French Pastry School in Chicago and has also been the subject of a documentary by D.A. Pennebaker. Then we re joined by the Nola Pie Guy, a graduate of The French Pastry School, to hear how his education prepared him for a life in pastry. Finally, we ll hear how Syrena Johnson...
Halloween Treats That Are Beyond Delicious - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
October 25, 2014 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBOn this week's program we speak to Manbo Sallie Ann Glassman about the role food plays in ceremonial vodou, chat with Mary Ann Winkowski about her ability to speak with the departed, and learn about rituals, mojo bags, and herbal remedies from Miriam Chamani. Plus, Scott Gold throws a Halloween party and Chris Jay visits the Grill of the Dead in Shreveport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
California Field Trip: Lessons From The American Harvest Workshop - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
October 18, 2014 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBFor 28 years, Cakebread Cellers in Napa Valley has gathered together a small group of chefs, journalists and food enthusiasts for an intensive four day seminar at the American Harvest Workshop. The Louisiana Eats team was invited to participate at this year's program, so we've brought back some of our favorite stories from the West Coast. On this week's show, we harvest chardonnay in the vineyard, take a wine tasting class with professor Michael Weiss, and improvise in the kitchen with chef D...
American Distillers On A Quest For Quality - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
October 10, 2014 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBIt probably won't surprise you that people who distill, prepare and sell alcohol are generally cheery. But what is it about their job that puts them in such a good mood Some get to meet new faces every day, while others study the history of their profession, while even fewer teach the trade to apprentices. Whatever the case, they're all willing to share their knowledge with others and pursue a comprehensive understanding of their profession. Marvin Allen has tended bar at The Carousel Bar for...
From The Newsroom To The Classroom: Food Media & Food Studies - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
October 03, 2014 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBOver the past twenty years, conversations about food have entered mainstream American culture. On this week s Louisiana Eats we ll hear how food has grown in the newsrooms and classrooms of American society with food writer Brett Anderson andprofessor Elizabeth Engelhardt. Plus, Zester Daily s Corie Brown and CNN s Kat Kinsmen drop by with their insider perspectives on food media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Curious Romantics & Passionate Investigators: Louisiana Culinary Preservationists - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
September 27, 2014 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBIf you sit down with Joey Fonseca to discuss alligator hunting, he ll let you know that governmental regulations make his blood boil. But you ll also quickly learn that his excitement for alligator hunting is contagious. Joey s one of this week s guests whose work preserves culinary traditions. Another is Dr. Oliver Houck, an environmental professor at Tulane. His frequent visits to the Mississippi River batture have taught him to love that mysterious place and give him a handful of stories t...
Community Potlucks - Same Old Values, Brand New Flavors - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
September 19, 2014 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBSince most Louisianans are nurtured to embrace an extraverted social life, getting together is second nature to life in the Bayou State. But as often as bombastic parades and revelries help build our communities, spending time over at ya mom's house is just as important. On this week's show we're joined by a group of guests who want nothing more than for you to be comfortable in your own home. Nancy Vienneau tells us how the monthly gatherings at her house turned her neighbors into friends; D...
Tailgating Expeditions Around The South - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
September 13, 2014 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBOn this week s Louisiana Eats we speak with Taylor Mathis about his escapades around the Southeast in search of the best tailgate parties on College Game Day. We ll also hear from Bill Heavey, who spent a year eating foraged food and writing about it in his new book It s Only Slow Food Until You Try to Eat It. Then we hear from a pair of cocktail masters about their craft Eats catches Simon Ford on his latest trip to Louisiana and welcomes Dale Degroff back to the show. BILLY COX'S WILD DUCK ...
On The Record With Donald Link: Candid Stories From A Bold Chef - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
September 06, 2014 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBAt one point during his cooking career, Donald Link s co workers nicknamed him "Hot Shot." Was it deserved That depends on who you ask. Donald shares his side of the story with us in a revealing inteview that takes you from the rock and roll kitchens of San Francisco to his award winning restaurants in New Orleans. We ll also hear about Skip Murray s new restaurant, Scott Gold s advice about French fries, and Ian McNulty s favorite spots to visit at the end of the road in Cocodrie.
Ready For Second Helpings: Bill Cosby, Jeff Henderson, and Sean Wilsey - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
August 30, 2014 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBWhen Bill Cosby announced his return to television this past week, we were delighted to share our exclusive interview with this comedy legend. Bill talks about his fondness for gumbo, some backstage shenanigans from a local crew, and reflections from the Civil Rights era. Plus Jeff Henderson s new television program is helping Mom and Pop restaurants curtail their menus in healthier directions. Stuffed shrimp from Eddies Restaurant in Shreveport is on Jeff s list, but the mythology behind the...
Personal Eating Choices: A Small Dietary Debate - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
August 23, 2014 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBWith so much dissenting information over dietary choices, it s tough to know which regime is right for you. We re not choosing sides, but in the next hour we ll speak with experts who know where they firmly stand. Nina Teicholz spent nine years researching The Big Fat Surprise, which advocates a diet of meat, cheese, dairy, and eggs. Not your style Stick around for Wynnie Stein s reflections on The Moosewood Collective, an innovative restaurant built on 60 s idealism. We ll also visit Veggie ...
Familiar Voices At The Table - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
August 16, 2014 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBWe ve invited some of our favorite guests back for this week s edition of Louisiana Eats They might have all been on the program before, but they ve each got something new to bring to the table. Environmental reporter Paul Greenbergexplains why "the Dead Zone," in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to be larger than ever this summer. On a more light hearted note, we ll be joined by Chef Tenney Flynn to discuss the strange requests he fulfills at his restaurant for some of his favorite customers. ...
Stay Indoors Or Get Out Of Town: Ways To Beat The Heat - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
August 09, 2014 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBWhen it s unbearably hot in Louisiana, there s not much you can do to beat the heat. Take a tip from the guests on this week s show cool down with a brew or leave town for a couple of weeks. If you head over to the Avenue Pub, expect to be greeted by a knowledgeable staff willing to share their beer knowledge with you just don t expect any free samples. We ll head over to the bar for a beer sampling with owner Polly Watts, then come back home for a chat with David Guas about his time on the r...
Tradition Begs For Evolution: Changing Federal Policy & Reviving Local Customs - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
August 02, 2014 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBMichel Nischan, Toby Rodriguez, and Brian Kyzar are all men with grand ambitions. Even though they work in different parts of the country, they each plan to bring about changes within their niche of the food industry. Michel s been in the game for over 35 years. Among the many jobs he s had, Michel s done farm work, cooked in a kitchen, and opened a restaurant with Paul Newman. Now he s focused on changing food policy on the federal level. We hope you ll be as inspired by Michel as we have. T...
Investigating Health Care In Louisiana Restaurants - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
July 26, 2014 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBThis week s edition of Louisiana Eats investigates health care in the restaurant industry from an insider s point of view. We ll hear about life in the kitchen and the toll it takes on the workers who prepare our food. Join us for conversations with Molly Kimball, Chris DeBarr, Ben Thibodeaux, and Leah Chase. Plus, Ryan Hughes returns with culantro and Chris Jay tells us about his favorite catfish camps in northern Louisiana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make Mine A Double: The American Cocktail - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
July 12, 2014 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBDespite Louisiana's scorching temperatures in July, thousands of visitors beat a path to New Orleans in search of a cold cocktail at the annual Tales of the Cocktail event. On this week's show we'll hear from the founder of the conference, get a dose of history from the King of Cocktails, and hear how a smear campaign kept absinthe out of our liquor cabinets for 100 years. Break out the ice, the bar's open on this week's Louisiana Eats Ramos Gin Fizz This New Orleans classic was invented in t...
Cookbook Construction With Experts And Authors - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
July 05, 2014 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBBuilding a cookbook is a lot of work. From recipe testing to photography sessions to finalized editing, the process can be grueling. On this week s Louisiana Eats we ll hear how it gets done, from beginning to end, from a group of authors and photographers. We ll also discuss how social media has also changed our relationship with food by speaking with the managing editor of CNN s food blog, Eatocracy. Plus, Dr. Gourmetand roving reporter Chris Jay return for a weekly check in. See omnystudi...
A Salute To The James Beard Awards - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
June 28, 2014 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBEvery year The James Beard Awards are bestowed on the most talented individuals in the professional food industry. Louisiana Eats has been privileged to speak with many of the scholars, philanthropists, and chefs who were honored at this past year s ceremony, so we ve gathered them together to hear how their talents and innovations have allowed them to compete on the national level. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cultural Tourism At Its Finest: Food-Studies In New Orleans - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
June 21, 2014 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBUsing food as a way to understand the world is something your parents probably never studied in college, but it's has become a popular discipline in the past decade. Each year, professor Meryl Rosofsky brings students from NYU's food studies program to New Orleans for a week long cultural immersion. We join them at Dooky Chase to hear if their preconceptions of New Orleans are being shed. We'll also visit the Steamboat Warehouse in St. Landry Parish, take a cooking class with Kyan Douglas, an...
Summertime Fun: Hot Dogs, Picnics, and Kids - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
June 14, 2014 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBAs temperatures rise around Louisiana it s become perfectly clear that summer is here. So this week on Louisiana Eats we re talking about traditional summertime foods, picnics, and other ways to keep your kids entertained for the summer. Skip Murray is The Hot Dog Man behind the popular New Orleans chain Dat Dog we ll speak to him about the booming popularity his stores have experienced in the short years they ve been open. And then we re joined by Bruce Kraig, author of Man Bites Dog. Plus, ...
Turning It Around With Food: Triumph Kitchen In Baton Rouge - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
June 07, 2014 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBIn Baton Rouge, teenagers looking to turn their lives around are getting involved with Triumph Kitchen. Directors Chris and Sommer Wadsworth join us to share Triumph's story and then we'll turn to New Orleans to hear how Liberty's Kitchen, a local non profit, is doing similar work. Then we'll be joined by Louisiana Eats regulars Dr. Gourmet and Ryan Hughes to hear what they've got in store for the summer. Ryan's traveling to Russia to feed a festival of people and Dr. Gourmet's ready to share...
Need A Drink? Raise Your Glass To American Craft Beer Week - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
May 10, 2014 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBOn this week s edition of Louisiana Eats we raise a glass to American Craft Beer Week with brewers, bar owners, and innovators in the microbrewing industry. We were lucky enough to snag craft beer pioneer Steve Hindy of Brooklyn Brewery for a conversation about the history of craft beer and where it's going next. We'll also visit a local breweries when we speak with William McGee of Tin Roof Brewing Company in Baton Rouge and Kirk Coco at NOLA Brewing Company. And we top it off with a chat at...
The Ebb and Flow of Louisiana Seafood - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
May 03, 2014 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBFresh seafood has defined Louisiana s cuisine for centuries. We re joined by a field of experts to discuss how the our seafood catches impact us ecologically, economically and culturally. We ll hear from Paul Greenberg about the environmental changes that threaten the Louisiana s shrimping industry and then pass the buck to Louis Raines, a local shrimp distributor. Gerard Marias also joins the program to share his shrimp boiling recipe and techniques. Plus author Mark Kurlansky talks about th...
You Don't Have To Be Fancy: New Variations On Fish & Vietnamese Food - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
April 25, 2014 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBFine dining restaurants are often where innovations take place in the restaurant industry, but quality food is never limited to those locations. After spending years in white tablecloth restaurants, Jeff and Michael Gulotta started their own place, MoPho,which caters to the palates and pocketbooks of their working class industry friends. Chef Ryan Prewitt isn t a stranger to quality either. Ryan s been able to replicate the live fire techniques he learned on a trip to Uruguay at Peche Seafood...
Crawfish & Barbecue: Staples At Spring Gatherings - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
April 12, 2014 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBGetting together with family and friends is something Louisianians do best and in springtime, the weather s just right for barbecues and crawfish boils. This week onLouisiana Eats we re going around the state to investigate two primary foods that feed the masses this time of year. Sam Irwin grew up in crawfish country, so his fascination with our state s freshwater crustacean seems natural. Sam s the first of many guests to discuss the crawfish, as well as Chris Jay and Scott Gold, who join t...
Creativity Doesn't Come Overnight: Culinary Mentorships - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
March 29, 2014 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBAmong the many professions that require an ongoing sense of inquiry and creativity is a chef. On this week s Louisiana Eats we ll hear about the illustrious career of Jacquy Pfeiffer,a pastry chef who s helped found The French Pastry School in Chicago and has also been the subject of a documentary by D.A. Pennebaker. Then we re joined by the Nola Pie Guy, a graduate of The French Pastry School, to hear how his education prepared him for a life in pastry. And finally we ll hear how Syrena John...
Come Celebrate Women's History Month With Innovators In Food - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
March 22, 2014 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBMarch is Women s History Month in the United States and the United Kingdom. To honor the month long event, this week on Louisiana Eats we ll speak with some of our favorite ladies in the Louisiana food scene. Julia Reed joins us for a reflection on her life in the Mississippi Delta and why New Orleans is so dear to her heart. We ll also speak with the co founder of the Red Stick Market in Baton Rouge and hear how Linda Green helped unit a Korean soup with a New Orleans cultural celebration. ...
NOCCA's Culinary Arts Program Serves Up 'The Dish That Makes A Difference' - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
March 21, 2014 05:00 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBEach year NOCCA's culinary arts program invites restaurateurs, chefs and media representatives to attend a cook off between three culinary students. It s for The Dish That Makes a Difference, a friendly competition that places the winning dish in more than a dozen restaurants around town. Since the proceeds from every sale of the dish go back into NOCCA s culinary arts program, there's a lot of bragging rights at stake. So who will win Visit NOCCA s event page on Facebook to find out which re...
From The Newsroom To The Classroom: Food Media & Food Studies - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
March 08, 2014 06:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBOver the past twenty years, conversations about food have entered mainstream American culture. On this week s Louisiana Eats we ll hear how food has grown in the newsrooms and classrooms of American society with food writer Brett Anderson andprofessor Elizabeth Engelhardt. Plus, Zester Daily s Corie Brown and CNN s Kat Kinsmen drop by with their insider perspectives on food media.
Mardi Gras Celebrations Around Louisiana - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
February 22, 2014 06:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBWe re getting ready for da Mardi Gras This week on Louisiana Eats we ll hear about New Orleans Mardi Gras traditions from Errol Laborde, and speak with experts from Lafayette about their food customs and celebrations. Plus, we visit Cake Caf for a peek at how they make their famous King Cake. Dirty Boys Makes 48 sandwiches 1 cup oil 1 cups flour 3 onions, chopped 5 stalks celery, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 pound ground beef, 1 pound ground pork 1 pound chicken livers 2 bay leaves 10 clo...
Finding New Ways To Stay Healthy And Boost Energy - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
February 09, 2014 06:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBStaying healthy is a challenge for us all, particularly in Louisiana, where food obsession is a way of life. But being food obsessed doesn t mean you have to have a penchant for heavy cream and butter. This week on Louisiana Eats we ll speak from the owners of a new wellness boutique in New Orleans to hear about the foods and philosophies that guide their approach to living well. Plus author Helen Yoest talks to us about aphrodisiacs, Ryan Hughes visits the Hong Kong Market, and Whole Foods o...
Good Eggs: Web-Based Aggregator Expands Its Brick & Mortar Operation - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
January 24, 2014 06:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBGood Eggs New Orleans is connecting farmers, value added products, and consumers together in a single system. On this week s Louisiana Eats we ll speak with leaders of the organization s local branch to hear how their work helps reduce farm waste and keeps money circulating locally. We ll also turn to Chef Ryan Hughes for cooking tips about bottarga a cured strip of roe sacks used for finishing salads, pastas and pizzas. And to celebrate Chinese New Year we ll speak with Andra Ang, a journali...
Louisiana Eats! Celebrates The International Year Of Family Farming - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
January 10, 2014 06:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBThe United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization declared that 2014 is the International Year of Family Farming. Over the course of the next year, Louisiana Eats will periodically profile local family farms to find out how their family farms impact our community. Our coverage begins with the Mauthe s Family Farm in McComb, Mississippi the family farm that helped revive Creole Cream Cheese in New Orleans. We ll also speak with Joel Salatin, one of America s leading farmers whose innovative...
Traditional Dishes Served At The New Year's Table - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
January 03, 2014 06:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBEvery holiday has its own of traditions, and New Year s Day is no exception. On this week s Louisiana Eats we ll hear about a bowl of hoppin john made with the freshest ingredients, the superstitions behind black eyed peas, and a roasted cabbage beyond your wildest dreams. Southern food purveyor John Martin Taylor joins us to talk about reviving traditional foods in South Carolina; Adrian Miller shares more secrets about Soul Food; and Chef John Currence talks about his new book Pickles, Pigs...
2013: Louisiana Eats! Year In Review - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
December 27, 2013 06:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBAs 2013 comes to an end we re looking back at some of our favorite interviews from the past year on Louisiana Eats . We spoke with the team from Bayou Teche Brewingduring Carnival season to find out what they d been brewing for the holiday and how they celebrate Mardi Gras Day in Acadiana. And as the festival season continued, we hung out with Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes to find out what fuels them in the studio and on the road. But it wasn t all fun and games this past year. We also sp...
Stylish And Debauched: A Guide To The Bars Of The French Quarter - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans
December 13, 2013 06:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBOn this week s Louisiana Eats Poppy goes for a tour around the French Quarter withthe authors of the French Quarter Drinking Companion, a new guide to the classy drinking establishments and debauched hole in the walls in the Vieux Carr . We ll also be joined by the master distiller of Tanqueray gin and visit the new mobile unit that s delivering farmer s goods to the Baton Rouge public. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.