What's The Buzz?

The humble little honey bee is one of the most important players in our ecosystem. In one of our favorite episodes from last year, we circle the globe in pursuit of a honey of a tale. We begin right here in our own backyard at the Audubon Zoo. While more exotic creatures may be what draw the crowds, both native and European honey bees can be found bumbling around the zoo's grounds. Curator Dominique Fleitas gives us a tour of the Pollinator Garden and shows us the hives she helps maintain in the Louisiana Swamp Exhibit.

Zoo, EducationPoppy TookerMay 19, 2020Audobon Zoo, Honey bees, Dominique Fleitas, Pollinator Garden, Louisiana Swamp Exhibit, Louisiana Eats, Louisiana Eats!, Poppy Tooker, David Noll, Pacific Resources International, Rick Bayless, Mid-CityComment

Consider The Bean

This week, we shine a spotlight the humble yet mighty bean. We begin with its role as cultural icon–celebrated each Lundi Gras at the Red Beans Parade. When Devin De Wulf founded the Krewe of Red Beans over a decade ago, he had no idea he was creating a Lundi Gras tradition that would develop a cult following. The annual parade has gotten so popular that three bean parades will be marching this year. Devin joins us to discuss the krewe’s expansion from a Lundi Gras marching parade to a year-round institution.

Food, Drink, DiningPoppy TookerFebruary 8, 2020Lundi Gras, Devin De Wulf, Evan Gregoire, Rick Bayless, Raj Patel, Richard McCarthy, Judy Burks, Morris Douglas, Poppy Tooker, Louisiana EatsComment

What's The Buzz?

The humble little honey bee is one of the most important players in our ecosystem. On this week’s show, we circle the globe in pursuit of a honey of a tale. We begin right here in our own backyard at the Audubon Zoo. While more exotic creatures may be what draw the crowds, both native and European honey bees can be found bumbling around the zoo's grounds. Curator Dominique Fleitas gives us a tour of the Pollinator Garden and shows us the hives she helps maintain in the Louisiana Swamp Exhibit.

Food, Drink, DiningPoppy TookerOctober 5, 2019Louisiana Eats, Poppy Tooker, Audubon Zoo, Dominique Fleitas, David Noll, Pacific Resources International, Rick Bayless, Bridget BreauxComment

Dreaming Of A Place At The Table

On this week’s show, we take a look at immigration and its impact on the American food landscape.

We begin with Rick Bayless, whose award-winning Frontera restaurants are bolstered by workers who come from immigrant backgrounds. Rick explains how many of his staff members were brought to the country as children and are now facing an uncertain future.

Food, Drink, DiningPoppy TookerJanuary 26, 2019Rick Bayless, Frontera, Eddie Hernandez, Turnip Greens and Tortillas, Slavica Park, Comal Heritage Food Incubator, Edward Lee, Buttermilk Graffiti, Poppy Tooker, Louisiana EatsComment

Quick Bites: Bean The Change You Want To See In The World

In this Louisiana Eats Quick Bite episode, we travel to Denver, Colorado for Slow Food Nations with our friends from Camellia Brand beans. With the theme, “Food For Change,” Slow Food USA gathered together many of the world’s greatest thinkers and influencers to further their goal of good, clean food for all. For three days in July 2018, Denver’s Larimer Square was the hotspot for tasting and talking – from the Taste Marketplace to panel discussions and cooking demonstrations, we’re taking you there!

When Chefs and Anarchists Meet - Slow Food Nations Denver

On this week's show, we're bringing listeners along to Slow Food Nations 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The event celebrates slow and sustainable food systems through summits, workshops, and a street festival.

Food, Drink, DiningPoppy TookerAugust 25, 2018Slow Food Nations, Richard McCarthy, Paolo di Croce, Raj Patel, Alfonso Rocha, Rick Bayless, Massimo Bottura, Slow Food International, Professor Raj Patel, Alfonso Racha, Check Rick BaylessComment

Dreaming of a Place at the Table

On this week’s show, we take a look at immigration and its impact on the American food landscape.

We begin with Rick Bayless, whose award-winning Frontera restaurants are bolstered by workers who come from immigrant backgrounds. Rick explains how many of his staff members were brought to the country as children and are now facing an uncertain future.

Food, Drink, Dining, Book, CookbooksPoppy TookerAugust 18, 2018Rick Bayless, Frontera, Eddie Hernandez, Turnip Greens and Tortillas, Slavica Park, Comal Heritage Food Incubator, Edward Lee, Buttermilk Graffiti, Poppy Tooker, Louisiana EatsComment

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