Episode Details

Don’t tune into Louisiana Considered hungry! Today’s show takes us on a flavorful journey of the state’s unique cooking traditions. 

We start by revisiting a conversation with the Endowed Chair and Director of the Ray Charles Program in African American Material Culture at Dillard University, Zella Palmer. She spoke with WRKF’s Adam Vos about the history of Louisiana’s Black female chefs who helped spread Creole recipes around the globe. 

And we also learn about efforts to increase healthy food access in the communities that need it most. Reverend Richard Bell, president of the nonprofit Sankofa CDC, tells us about a new healthy food store and community learning kitchen soon to open in the Lower Ninth Ward.

Today’s episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Karen Henderson. Our managing producer isAlana Schreiber and our digital editor is Katelyn Umholtz. Our engineers are Garrett Pittman, Aubry Procell, and Thomas Walsh. 

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