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A Taste of Louisiana with Chef John Folse & Co.

Pepper Festival

The 13 Seasons of A Taste of Louisiana with Chef John Folse & Company began in 1990 and cover the range of Louisiana cuisine from wild game to seafood, from creole to cajun, and from healthy to classic recipes. Featured episodes include Thanksgiving and Christmas specials, famous chefs including Leah Chase and Paul Prudhomme, and a healthy dose of Louisiana history and culture.

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Pepper Festival

Season 8 Episode 5 | 26m 47s | CC

Everything is hot and spicy when Chef Folse visits the Pepper Festival in St. Martinville. He prepares roasted red pepper and crab soup, and pepper-laced pork roast. Pepper grower, "Red" Ortego helps John prepare bacon/pepper finger sandwiches and they sample "armadillo eggs" -- stuffed jalapeno peppers.

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