Houmas House (1994)
A Taste of Louisiana with Chef John Folse & Company
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Cooking
Place Covered: Darrow, Ascension Parish, Louisiana, 30.1406626, -90.9372597
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1994-05-20
Duration: 00:24:22
Subjects: Folse, John D. | Chefs | Cooking, American -- Louisiana style | Cooking, Cajun | Food | PLANTATIONS | Houmas House Plantation and Gardens (La.) | Cooking (Duck) | Cooking (Peaches) | Cooking (Peas) | Cooking (Sausages) | Mint juleps | MISSISSIPPI RIVER | RIVER BOATS | RIVER PILOTS
Contributors:
- Folse, John Host
- LaFleur, Donna Producer
- Fourrier, Clay Producer
- Fowler, Ken Producer
- Moore, Gaynell Guest
- Manthey, Joy Guest
Description
In this episode from the “Plantation Celebrations” series of “A Taste of Louisiana” from May 20, 1994, Chef John Folse visits Houmas House in Ascension Parish, where he talks with Gaynell Moore about its history. In the kitchen, he cooks Sautéed Breast of Duck in a Peach Brandy Sauce and Green Peas with Andouille Sausage. He also prepares Mint Juleps with Captain Joy Manthey as they discuss the life of a riverboat pilot on the Mississippi River.