Food

A Taste of Louisiana with Chef John Folse & Co.

The 13 Seasons of A Taste of Louisiana with Chef John Folse & Company began in 1990 and cover the range of Louisiana cuisine from wild game to seafood, from creole to cajun, and from healthy to classic recipes. Featured episodes include Thanksgiving and Christmas specials, famous chefs including Leah Chase and Paul Prudhomme, and a healthy dose of Louisiana history and culture.

Christmas Show

25m 4s

Chef John Folse returns to his home parish of St. James, where he visits the St. James Catholic Church and the home of his sister, Ruth Folse Hirsh. He also reminisces about past Christmas celebrations with his father, Roy Folse. In the kitchen, Chef Folse prepares: a Game Pie with duck, rabbit, and venison; Chicken, Oyster, and Andouille Gumbo; Sweet Farre Dressing; and Greens. He also enjoys a p

Episodes

  • Hooks, Lies & Alibis with Chef John Folse: Crabs: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Hooks, Lies & Alibis with Chef John Folse: Crabs

    S13 E1301 - 26m 59s

    John visits St. Mary’s Seafood & Marina. He makes Fried Soft-Shelled Crab Po Boys with Frank Randol of Lafayette, owner of Randol’s Restaurant. John and Chris Lusk, Executive Chef from Café Revolution in New Orleans, make Ultimate Crab Cakes and French Fried Frog Legs. Plus John mixes a drink called the Havana Cooler.

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