Jolie Meaux talks with Suzzane Accorsi, shares her Red Beans and Rice recipe and tells the story of the One-Legged Bandit.

It's Acadiana: Porch, Wine and Gravy

Suzanne Accorsi, Red Beans & Rice and The One Legged Bandit - Porch, Wine and Gravy - It's Acadiana

Baqué Beef & the Hippie Wins - Porch, Wine and Gravy - It's Acadiana

Jolie Meaux talks with Kiet Kat, a food photographer, and writer from Acadiana but currently living in Baton Rouge. He talks about growing up in Lafayette, school lunches as a kid, the family restaurants and who makes the best pho of course it s Mom. Also, Jolie with share her Bahn Mi recipe. The Bahn Mi Meaux is Jolie s take on the Vietnamese sandwich. Finally, Jolie explains her special link between her daughters and the New Orleans restaurant, Pho Tau Bay. You can find Jolie s Bahn Mi Meaux recipe here Check Kiet Kat out on Instagram here Visit Pho Tau Bay online here

Pho and Fat Babies - Porch, Wine and Gravy - It's Acadiana

Jolie Meaux takes a trip down to New Orleans and visits with her old friend Matt The Hat at his Slavic Soul Food restaurant, which is in the back of Siberia Lounge on St. Claude Avenue. They talk about Slavic culture in New Orleans and their love for pierogis. Also, Jolie shares her recipe for Steak Kebabs Buffalo Style and tells about her trip to the wonderfully strange town of Jacumba, California. For the Buffalo Steak Kabob recipe and more can be found at www.porchwineandgravy.com

Matt The Hat at Siberia - Porch, Wine and Gravy - It's Acadiana

Jolie Meaux makes a phone call to Halifax, Nova Scotia to talk with Acadian cook book author, Simon Thibault. They discuss the commonalities and differences between Acadians and Cajuns as well as Lobster Rolls. Jolie shares her take on the Acadian Lobster Roll Shrimp Roll. Finally, Jolie sits down with Clair Burton, Sous chef at Lafayette, LA s Social Souther Table and Bar. Recipes on this show can be found at www.porchwineandgravy.com

Episode 1 - Simon Thibault / Shrimp Rolls / Clair Burton - Porch, Wine and Gravy - It's Acadiana

Porch, Wine and Gravy explores the foodways of Louisiana and the South, beyond the stereotypes and tropes. Host Jolie Meaux talks to chefs, farmers, home-cooks, and the many, varied contributors to the cuisine of this region who make it so special.