Freeman, a major voice in Southern foodways, shines as the heart of Finding Edna Lewis. The film will screen as part of a Slow Food North Louisiana event in Minden on Saturday, Nov. 15.
Group of Local Investors Led by Bob Thames Purchases Marilynn’s Place
Major updates are in the works for the Madison Park po’ boy joint; Boz Baucum’s last brunch as owner will be Oct. 12.
Prepared with Love
One of Shreveport’s first “celebrity chefs,” Shirley Faludi taught a generation of Shreveporters how hot it is to cook.
Crystal Wilkinson’s 2025 Corrington Award Win is a Big Deal
I’m reading Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts now, and I can honestly say that I’ve never read anything like it.
Cory Bahr Shares First Details of Sushi Koko
Cory Bahr’s new sushi place sounds completely incredible and also totally, batsh*t crazy.
Man vs. Meat Pie
How diet guru Nathan Pritikin’s “doomed” effort to slim down the residents of Natchitoches, Louisiana wrecked his life—and created the mythos of the Natchitoches Meat Pie in the process.
A Restaurant Called Memories
On becoming a father, starting over, and perpetual growth.
Wanted: Recipes From Readers for the Stuffed & Busted Cookbook
Stuffed & Busted is collecting recipes and stories from North Louisiana home cooks—got something to submit?
Talking Stuffed Shrimp and Silver Moon Barbecue with Derek Kirk, Social Media’s @Soulphoodie
The restaurant industry veteran behind the “Make Oxtail Cheap Again” hat was born in Shreveport, and has fond memories of Freeman and Harris Café.
Watch Chris Present “Taste and See: Supernatural Stories From Three Northwest Louisiana Kitchens”
Watch Chris Jay’s presentation on paranormal restaurant lore at the 14th annual Louisiana Studies Conference, made possible by Patreon patrons.