Chef John Folse visits Melrose Plantation in Natchitoches Parish. In the kitchen, he cooks Ratatouille Stuffed Chicken and Creole Tomato Soup with Shrimp. He also prepares Chicken Liver Pate and discusses Louisiana food traditions with Chef Leah Chase, the owner of Dooky Chase's Restaurant.

Chef John Folse visits Ardoyne Plantation in Terrebonne Parish. In the kitchen, he cooks Virginia Ham and Whipped Potatoes. He also prepares Blackberry Wine and discusses the African American influence on American music with Alvin Batiste, a jazz musician.

Chef John Folse visits Longue Vue House & Gardens in New Orleans. In the kitchen, he cooks Corned Beef & Cabbage and Shrimp, Crab & Okra Gumbo. He also discusses the variations of Louisiana cuisine and its influences with Chef Paul Prudhomme.

Chef John Folse visits Nottoway Plantation in White Castle, where he talks to Faye Russell, the marketing director for the plantation. In the kitchen, he cooks Venison Medallions with Blueberries and Pot Roasted Leg of Rabbit. He also prepares a Quail Egg Caviar appetizer.

Chef John Folse visits Catalpa Plantation in St. Francisville. In the kitchen, he cooks Creamy Potato, Green Onion & Sausage Soup and Corned Beef Hash. He also prepares Buttermilk Pie with Mamie Thompson, the owner of Catalpa, as they discuss her childhood at the plantation.

Chef John Folse visits Houmas House in Ascension Parish, where he talks with Gaynell Moore about its history. In the kitchen, he cooks Sautéed Breast of Duck in a Peach Brandy Sauce and Green Peas with Andouille Sausage. He also prepares Mint Juleps with Captain Joy Manthey.

Chef John Folse visits Magnolia Ridge Plantation in the town of Washington. In the kitchen, he cooks Chicken & Sausage Gumbo and Potato & Bacon Beignets. He also prepares Layered Fruit & Shrimp Salad with Ann Golias, the owner of Magnolia Ridge, as they discuss her purchase of the plantation.

Chef John Folse visits Kent House Plantation in Alexandria. During his visit, he talks to Robert “Bobby” DeBlieux, an authority on Creole culture, Creole plantations and Creole bereavement traditions. In the kitchen, he cooks Smothered Pork Sausage with Honeyed Apples and Creamed Radishes.

Chef John Folse visits Magnolia Mound Plantation in Baton Rouge, where he discusses early plantation life with Gwen Edwards, the plantation director. In the kitchen, he cooks Cedar-Planked Snapper and Beet Marmalade. He also prepares Louisiana Pumpkin Bread and discusses pottery with Kent Follet.

Chef John Folse visits Layton Castle in Monroe. In the kitchen, he cooks Tomato Braised Pork Cutlets and Brie Cheese, Crab & Bermuda Onion Soup. He also prepares Pecan Ambrosia with former Governor John McKeithen as they discuss his political career.

Chef John Folse visits Viala Plantation, also known as Lafitte’s Landing Restaurant, in Donaldsonville and talks about the famed pirate Jean Lafitte. In the kitchen, he cooks Crawfish Cream Velouté and Pepper-Seared Lamb Chops. He also prepares White and Red Bean Salad & discusses Cajun cooking.

Chef John Folse visits Rosedown Plantation in St. Francisville, where he talks about the history of the plantation’s furniture with Ann Hodge. In the kitchen, he cooks Leg of Spring Lamb and Spinach & Andouille Soufflé. He also discusses edible flowers and the gardens at Rosedown with Cordell Veal, the gardener and director of horticulture at the plantation.

Chef John Folse visits Ashland-Belle Helene Plantation in Geismar. In the kitchen, he cooks Braised Skirt Steak and Crab & Rice Casserole. He also prepares Wilted Spinach Salad and discusses the reasons for restoring plantations with Dr. Eugene Cizek, a restoration expert.