Gardening
In Westwood's food deserts, families prepare gardens for growing season
Family gardens provide fresh produce, outdoor activity and cultural connection for residents living in a designated food desert.
Latin American Connections
From James Beard Award-winners to a bumper crop of talented women at the helm of local restaurants, KITCHEN QUEENS: NEW ORLEANS shares food and stories from chefs with roots in Creole New Orleans, Louisiana Cajun country, Italy, Vietnam and Latin America. All of the dishes in the 26-part series were shot on location. Produced by WYES New Orleans.
Latin American Connections
Kitchen Queens: New Orleans Episode 13 | 26m 45s | CC
The historical link between Latin American and New Orleans can be seen in the city’s architecture and tasted in its cuisine. In this episode, the Kitchen Queens celebrate the long-standing culinary heritage with Seafood Campechana (Susan Spicer, Rosedale/Bayona), Habana Salad (Christina do Carmo Honn, Café Cour/Carmo) and Potato, Squash and Poblano Tacos (Maribeth Del Castillo, Taceaux Loceaux).
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