It's New Orleans: Louisiana Eats

Knowing the human history behind any dish just makes it taste better. On this week s episode of Louisiana Eats , we hit the books with several food historians to hear tales of our culinary past. First, we speak with Dr. David Shields of the University of South Carolina, who shares his years of research on American culinarians. His upcoming book, "Culinarians American Chefs, Caterers and Restaurateurs," is the first ever biographical collection of culinary movers and shakers in America. Next, Darra Goldstein, editor of The Oxford Companion to Sugar and Sweets shares tasty tidbits from the definitive new tome.