It s springtime in the Bayou State On this week s show, we re following the Easter Bunny to Ponchatoula, Louisiana for a tour of the Elmer Candy factory. With a heritage that reaches back to 1855, Elmer Candy is not only the oldest candy maker in Louisiana, but one of the oldest in the…

Annually, all of Louisiana eagerly anticipates the onset of crawfish season and no one knows more about crawfish than Zatarain s. After all, they re the folks who actually invented the seasoning mix we all know as Crab Boil, but is actually used for boiling all sorts of seafood along with an amazing array of…

Boasting its iconic pink fa ade in the French Quarter, Brennan s Restaurant has been a New Orleans landmark since 1946. On this week s show, we celebrate the venerable establishment, beginning with a conversation with co owner Ralph Brennan. Ralph Brennan had five restaurants in his portfolio when he learned the flagship Royal Street…

One Book One New Orleans is a campaign for literacy and community. Every year a book is chosen with the idea that New Orleans residents can share the experience of reading the same book at the same time. Through partnerships with the Literary Alliance of New Orleans, Louisiana Books To Prisoners and the Center for…

Hogs for the Cause has all of the ingredients for a spectacular spring festival live music, libations, and prize winning barbecue. But Hogs is so much more than that. It s one of the top fundraisers for families battling pediatric brain cancer. On this week s Louisiana Eats, we sit down with co founder Becker…

If your childhood was spent anywhere from Beaumont Texas to Mobile Alabama, it s a good guess your Easter basket was filled with Elmer Goldbricks, Heavenly Hash and Pecan Eggs. With a heritage that reaches back to 1855, Elmer Candy is not only the oldest candy maker in Louisiana, but one of the oldest in…

When the Food Network launched in 1993, the pastime of binge watching cooking shows didn t exist, and chefs weren t celebrities. Today, with shows like Chopped and Iron Chef America airing on primetime, the role of the Food Network has transformed. On this week s show, we speak with one of the network s…

Silence of the Hams and Hogs In 2008, childhood buddies, Becker Hall and Rene Louape founded Hogs For the Cause during a casual backyard pig roast. Today, Hogs for the Cause has grown into New Orleans largest BBQ event, spanning two days with 85 teams from across the country competing for the big prize. But…

Another Carnival season is behind us, but the Jewish festival of Purim is right around the corner. First, we learn all about Purim with the help of Benay Bernstein. She provides an introduction to this joyful day one unlike any other on the Jewish calendar. To continue, author Joan Nathan shares her knowledge of global…

Donald Link Uncensored At 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 interview that takes you from the rock and roll kitchens of San Francisco to his…