It's New Orleans: Louisiana Eats

On this week s show, we indulge our sweet tooth with the help of several influential dessert makers. We begin with Anne Byrn, also known as "The Cake Mix Doctor," whose book American Cake takes readers back to the origins of baking in America. From birthday to wedding cake, Anne has the history behind each delicious layer. Then we get a crash course in the art of sugar blowing and sculpting with Sidney Galpern at the New Orleans Glassworks and Printmaking Studio. There, we encounter Chef Tory McPhail of Commander s Palace, who, along with a group of other prominent chefs, is about to learn the art of creating sugar sculptures. Next, we tour the workshop at Acalli Chocolate, New Orleans only bean to bar chocolate maker. Acalli s owner, Carol Morse, launched her chocolate bars at the 2015 Good Food Awards in San Francisco, taking home an award before they were available anywhere for sale In Carol s West Bank kitchen, we get to learn about her bean to bar process. Back in the city, we stop by La Rivi re Confiser