It's New Orleans: Louisiana Eats

It s Carnival time on Louisiana Eats On this week s show, we learn about Carnival traditions both public and private, and celebrations both large and small. We begin with a lively discussion about New Orleans Mardi Gras traditions with Errol Laborde, author of Mardi Gras Chronicles of the New Orleans Carnival.Then, we make our way over to Commander s Palace, where Lally Brennan explains the part her family s restaurant plays in fueling Pete Fountain s Half Fast Walking Club on Mardi Gras morning. Poppy reminisces with New Orleans natives Bryan Batt and Lolis Elie about their Mardi Gras traditions and memories, plus we visit Cake Caf for a peek at how they make their famous King Cake. Finally, if you are thinking of giving up anything for Lent, Eat Fit Nola dietician Molly Kimball stops by to discuss her 40 day alcohol free challenge. It s all purple, green and gold when the good times roll on this week s Louisiana Eats Jello ShotsMakes approximately 16 32 shots, depending on the size of your paper souffl cups