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Salt Dome (2000)

Ms. Lucy's Classic Cajun Culture and Cooking

Details

Collection:LPB

Genre: Cooking

Place Covered: Avery Island, Iberia Parish, Louisiana, Breaux Bridge, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 2000-08-12

Duration: 00:24:11

Subjects: Zaunbrecher, Lucy Henry, 1938- | Cooking, American -- Louisiana style | Cooking, Cajun | Food | Salt domes | Cooking (Cabbage) | Cooking (Eggplant) | Salads | Cake | Cooking (Figs)

Contributors:

  • Zaunbrecher, Lucy Henry Host
  • LaFleur, Donna Producer
  • Elrod, Gill Interviewee
  • Chauffe, Gene Interviewee

Description

In this episode of “Lucy’s Classic Cajun Culture & Cooking” from August 12, 2000, Miss Lucy prepares Cabbage Rolls. She then visits the Cargill Salt Mine in Avery Island, Louisiana, and talks to plant manager Gill Elrod. Back in the kitchen, she cooks Fried Eggplant and her Special Salad Dressing. Next, she visits with Gene Chauffe at the Cargill Salt Refinery in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. Back in her kitchen, she bakes a Fig Cake. Lastly, she visits the LSU Rural Life Museum in Baton Rouge and reads viewer mail.