Whether it “ain t der no more” or it s a holiday tradition, iconic brands have a particular staying power over New Orleanians. We love the foods and flavors of nostalgia. On this week s show, we look back at some favorite brands of the past, and celebrate others that are still thriving For over…

Perhaps nothing tells the story of a kitchen better than the objects that live in it. On this week s show, we re bringing in a panel of experts for an education on culinary antiques and collectibles. We begin with author and Antiques Roadshow appraiser Nick Dawes. Nick s expertise gives him a remarkable view…

Get out your corkscrews On this week s show, we re talking with vintners and wine stewards to better understand the world of fermented grapes. We ll begin with Duane and Susan Hoff, two Minnesota natives who founded Fantesca Estate and Winery after helping to get their family s electronics business off the ground a…

On this week s show, we re looking at the role fishing plays in the lives of some of the greatest chefs in the South. We begin with Susan Schadt, author of Reel Masters. Susan went fishing and caught portraits of eight renowned chefs who treasure the sport. Next, we send you a postcard from…

On this week s show, we re going back to school for no ordinary education. We begin with Chef Jeremiah Tower, whose book, Table Manners, offers a 21st century guide to being a better host and guest. Jeremiah s lessons on etiquette and “techiquette” come from a decades long career owning and operating restaurants from…

On this week s show, we re embarking on a virtual trip around the world from Louisiana to China to Israel and beyond We begin with a journey through modern China with Audra Ang, who uncovered the country s soul by researching its food. Audra is a curator at the Museum of Chinese in America,…

On this week s show, we meet some individuals who are doing their part to make the world a better place through food. We begin with the remarkable story of JoAnn Clevenger of the Upperline Restaurant. While she is known first and foremost for her beloved restaurant, JoAnn has taken on many different endeavors over…

On this week s show, we meet some individuals who are doing their part to make the world a better place through food. We begin with the remarkable story of JoAnn Clevenger of the Upperline Restaurant. While she is known first and foremost for her beloved restaurant, JoAnn has taken on many different endeavors over…

It s July in New Orleans, which means two things scorching temperatures and the hottest event in the spirits world Tales of the Cocktail On this week s show, we look at the annual summertime conference that brings the international cocktail scene to the Crescent City. We begin with Maggie Campbell, head distiller at Privateer…

On this week s show, just in time for the Fourth of July, we re celebrating the good old fashioned American barbecue and the even older tradition of curing meat for preservation and eating.We begin with Rien Fertel, author of The One True Barbecue, who demystifies the role of the pit master in the tradition…