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.
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.
Soul Food Gumbo: Natchitoches Beyond the Meat Pie
It’s not that Natchitoches meat pies are bad. It’s just that there’s a lot better stuff to eat in Louisiana’s oldest city.
A Food Nerd’s Guide to the 42nd Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival
The 42nd Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival, coming up on Saturday, July 23, celebrates Louisiana foodways that often slip through the cracks.
Convenience With Style: The Rise and Rise of French Market Express
Forget about the stupid beaver in Texas; Linda Henderson’s French Market Express in Natchitoches is a gas station with a cult following.