Spring is in bloom in the Bayou State, which means festivals, outdoor gatherings and, of course, Easter! If you grew up in the Gulf South, there’s a good chance your Easter basket was filled with treats from Elmer Chocolate – our state’s very own heritage candy company. On this week’s show, we hop over to Ponchatoula to tour the factory where Elmer’s prized Gold Bricks, Heavenly Hash, and Pecan Eggs are made.

Then, we participate in “The Slowest Second Line on Earth” at Brennan’s in the French Quarter, where we meet ten terrific turtles and a rapping judge.

Finally, we brave the rain for a rollicking cocktail tour, conducted by Richard Read, Elizabeth Pearce, and Allison Alsup – authors of The French Quarter Drinking Companion.