One of Shreveport’s first “celebrity chefs,” Shirley Faludi taught a generation of Shreveporters how hot it is to cook.

Rants and ramblings on food from North Louisiana and beyond
One of Shreveport’s first “celebrity chefs,” Shirley Faludi taught a generation of Shreveporters how hot it is to cook.
I’m reading Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts now, and I can honestly say that I’ve never read anything like it.
Jackie Caskey reflects on the relationships, rhythms and recipes at the heart of an iconic Shreveport restaurant.
Get to know seven incredible women whose contributions to food and drink culture in northern Louisiana should never be forgotten.
“When we first opened, I had a customer come in who said: ‘I’m from Shreveport! I know exactly what this is!’”
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.