Louisiana Eats

Making Groceries Pandemic Style

On this week’s show, we’ve got your full pandemic market report. We begin with Darlene Wolnik, training and technical assistance director for the national Farmers Market Coalition. She gives us an overview of how farmers markets across the country are coping with the changing landscape of Covid-19.   Then, we’ll share the wonder of a…

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Culinary Voyages.

On this week’s show, we gather together some of the best of the cookbook world for some vicarious travel. We begin with culinary superstar Sean Brock. In his bestselling cookbook, “South,” the award-winning chef breaks down the essential elements of Southern cuisine, from corn bread to shrimp and grits, highlighting regional differences in certain dishes. Sean…

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Tasting Tales Alternatives

Until 2020, to every bartender, bar owner, distiller and cocktailian, the third week of July meant Tales of the Cocktail — the annual, international gathering that has dominated the beverage industry scene for the past 16 years. This year’s Tales, planned as a virtual, online event, has been postponed until late September. But don’t worry….

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Fathers, Sons & The Family Business

On this week’s show, we meet fathers and sons who are working together to make business work across generations. We begin with Baumer Foods, the third-generation company that makes Crystal Hot Sauce. Al Jr. and his son “Pepper” explain how in their family business, there are no shortcuts to the top. Then, we visit father-son…

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America Eats

On this week’s show, we’re celebrating the 4th of July holiday by savoring the remarkable diversity that shapes America’s food culture. We begin with Gabrielle Langholtz, author of “America: The Cookbook.” Gabrielle’s encyclopedic tome explores our nation’s identity through the immigrant stories and recipes that created American food as we know it. Then, James Beard…

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