A Taste of Louisiana with Chef John Folse
Season 5
Chef John Folse explores the foods of Louisiana.
Where to Watch A Taste of Louisiana with Chef John Folse • Season 5
13 Episodes
- Oak Alley PlantationE1
Oak Alley PlantationChef John visits Oak Alley Plantation in Vacherie. In the kitchen, he cooks Skillet Fried Chicken and Carrot Salad Bon Sejourn. He also prepares Orange Flavored Iced Tea and discusses the history of Oak Alley with Sandra Schexnayder, the plantation director. - Chretien Point PlantationE2
Chretien Point PlantationChef John Folse visits Chretien Point Plantation in St. Landry Parish, where he talks to plantation guide Shirley Frey. In the kitchen, he cooks Daube Glace and Strawberry Muffins. He also prepares Planter’s Punch and discusses the history of Chretien Point with Jeanne Cornay. - Magnolia PlantationE3
Magnolia PlantationChef John Folse visits Magnolia Plantation in Natchitoches Parish. In the kitchen, he cooks Rolled Meat Loaf and Tomato Basil Seafood Pie. He also prepares Crawfish Cucumber Dip and discusses the impact of slavery with Dr. Huel Perkins, a history professor at LSU and Southern University. - Madewood PlantationE4
Madewood PlantationChef John Folse visits Madewood Plantation in Napoleonville, where he talks about the history of the plantation with its current owner, Mrs. Naomi Marshall. In the kitchen, he cooks Shrimp Etouffee Pie and Pumpkin LaFourche. He also prepares Millie’s Famous Salad Dressing with Thelma Parker. - Loyd Hall PlantationE6
Loyd Hall PlantationChef John Folse visits Loyd Hall Plantation in Cheneyville. In the kitchen, he cooks Sweet Corn & Shrimp Soup, Breakfast Egg & Sausage Soufflé, and Plantation Candy. He also prepares No-Bake Praline Cheesecake and discusses the history of the plantation with its owner, Ann Fitzgerald. - Blythewood PlantationE7
Blythewood PlantationChef John Folse visits Blythewood Plantation in Amite. In the kitchen, he cooks Rosemary Stuffed Pork Roast and Okra & Black-eyed Pea Casserole. He also prepares Strawberry Shortcake and discusses the history of Blythewood Plantation with Allie Hyde, a long-time neighbor of the property. - San Francisco PlantationE8
San Francisco PlantationChef John Folse visits San Francisco Plantation in Garyville, where he meets with tour guide Patsy Torres. In the kitchen, he cooks Poached Seafood in Tomato Essence and Fried Quail on Toast. He also prepares Carrot Spice Cake and discusses the history of the plantation. - Caspiana PlantationE9
Caspiana PlantationChef John Folse visits Caspiana Plantation in Shreveport. In the kitchen, he cooks Vegetable Chili and Caspiana Fried Catfish. He also prepares Oven Fried Squash and discusses plantation textile production with Katherin Aulds, a docent with Caspiana Plantation. - The Myrtles PlantationE11
The Myrtles PlantationChef John Folse visits the Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville, where he talks with the owner, Teeta Moss. In the kitchen, he cooks Oven Roasted Guinea Hen and Dirty Rice. He also prepares Sweet Potato Pie and discusses the sweet potato business and the ghost stories. - Poplar Grove PlantationE12
Poplar Grove PlantationChef John Folse visits Poplar Grove Plantation in Port Allen, where he talks with the owner, Ann Wilkinson. In the kitchen, he cooks Chicken & Oyster Fricassee and Italian Stuffed Artichokes. He also prepares Fig Ice Cream and discusses the history of Poplar Grove Plantation with Anne Timmons. - Shadows-on-the-TecheE13
Shadows-on-the-TecheChef John Folse visits Shadows-on-the-Teche Plantation in New Iberia. In the kitchen, he cooks Chicken, Crab & Artichoke Casserole and Orange Cane Syrup Pecan Pie. He also prepares Tomato & White Bean Salad and discusses traditional medicine with Rebecca Henry, an expert on folk medicine.