Chef John Folse (1994)
Louisiana Legends

Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1994-07-29
Duration: 00:24:26
Subjects: Folse, John D. | Chefs | Food | Cooking, Cajun | Cooking, Creole -- Louisiana style | John Paul II, Pope, 1920-2005 | Lafitte's Landing Restaurant (Donaldsonville, La.)
Contributors:
- Weill, Gus Host
- Fowler, Ken Producer
- Folse, John Interviewee
Description
This episode of the series “Louisiana Legends” from July 29, 1994, features an interview with Chef John Folse conducted by Gus Weill. Folse, a native of St. James Parish, is a famous chef. He discusses: the differences between Cajun and Creole culture and cuisine; opening Louisiana restaurants in Hilton Hotels in 14 different countries, including Beijing and Moscow; the African influence in Louisiana cooking; the difference between a chef and a cook; his experience of preparing the Vatican state dinner and meeting Pope John Paul II; his restaurant, Lafitte’s Landing; the continuing evolution of Cajun cuisine; and his apprentice chef program.