France 1: New World Exploration (2006)
A Taste of Louisiana with Chef John Folse & Company
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Cooking
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2006-11-11
Duration: 00:24:23
Subjects: Folse, John D. | Cooking, American -- Louisiana style | Cooking, French | Cooking (Beef) | Cooking (Oysters) | Boudin
Contributors:
- Folse, John Host
- York, Michaela Producer
- Allen, Gary Producer
- Seago, John Guest
- Folse, Jerry Guest
- Bailey, Buddy Guest
- Perkins, Lucien "Troop" Guest
- Wilkinson, Neil Performer
- Wilkinson, Donna Performer
Description
In this episode from the “Our Food Heritage” series of “A Taste of Louisiana” from November 11, 2006, Chef John Folse focuses on the French influence on Louisiana cuisine. First, he recounts the history of French exploration in Louisiana. In the kitchen, Chef Folse cooks Beef Bourguignon and talks with John Seago of Pontchartrain Vineyards. Next, he visits the boucherie as his brother Jerry Folse, Buddy Bailey, and Lucien “Troop” Perkins demonstrate how to make red boudin. Back in the kitchen, Chef Folse prepares Fleur-de-Lis and Oyster Bisque and continues talking with his guests. Throughout the show, Neil Wilkinson and Donna Wilkinson entertain the audience with live music.