Italian Immigration to America -
taste of louisiana with chef john folse & co. - louisiana cooking with a change of heart

Sat, Oct 5 1:30 A.M. NH Create (11.4)  

Oppression, religious freedom, heavy taxes and deplorable working conditions brought many immigrants to the New World. The Italians were no different. Disappointed and betrayed by their government, many Sicilians emigrated from the harbor of Palermo to the port of New Orleans. Joe Maselli enlightens audiences with the story of Louisiana's Italian immigrants and their culinary contributions. One of the great food contributions of the Italians was the muffaletto. Chef Folse visits with Norma Jean Webb, of Nor-Joe Import Co. in New Orleans, as they prepare this world-famous sandwich. Bobby Lonero and the New Orleans Express entertain the audience with traditional Italian favorites.

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 1121

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About Taste of Louisiana with Chef John Folse & Co. - Louisiana Cooking With A Change of Heart:

A TASTE OF LOUISIANA WITH CHEF JOHN FOLSE & CO.: OUR FOOD HERITAGE XI uncovers the history behind the bayou state's signature Cajun and Creole dishes.

The 26-part series celebrates the multicultural influences on Louisiana's cuisine in colorful and informative sequences filmed in picturesque locales and in cooking segments taped before a live studio audience.

In addition, noted historians and chefs discuss the origins of Louisiana's most revered foods and recipes.

The series reflects Folse's philosophy on cooking: choose the culinary heritage of your people, select regional ingredients and, finally, practice simplicity.

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