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.
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.
Labor of Love: The Story of Jacquelyn’s Café
Jackie Caskey reflects on the relationships, rhythms and recipes at the heart of an iconic Shreveport restaurant.
Seven Incredible Women from the Culinary History of Northern Louisiana
Get to know seven incredible women whose contributions to food and drink culture in northern Louisiana should never be forgotten.
Meet Rhonda Findley, Queen of Ark-La-Tex-Mex
“When we first opened, I had a customer come in who said: ‘I’m from Shreveport! I know exactly what this is!’”
Woman’s Work
Every year since 1956, Shreveport’s St. George Greek Orthodox Church has held a Greek pastry sale. The women responsible for this sale are among the great, unsung heroes of local food.