Chef John visits Oak Alley Plantation in Vacherie. In the kitchen, he cooks Skillet Fried Chicken and Carrot Salad Bon Sejourn. He also prepares Orange Flavored Iced Tea and discusses the history of Oak Alley with Sandra Schexnayder, the plantation director.

Chef John Folse visits Chretien Point Plantation in St. Landry Parish, where he talks to plantation guide Shirley Frey. In the kitchen, he cooks Daube Glace and Strawberry Muffins. He also prepares Planter’s Punch and discusses the history of Chretien Point with Jeanne Cornay.

Chef John Folse visits Magnolia Plantation in Natchitoches Parish. In the kitchen, he cooks Rolled Meat Loaf and Tomato Basil Seafood Pie. He also prepares Crawfish Cucumber Dip and discusses the impact of slavery with Dr. Huel Perkins, a history professor at LSU and Southern University.

Chef John Folse visits Madewood Plantation in Napoleonville, where he talks about the history of the plantation with its current owner, Mrs. Naomi Marshall. In the kitchen, he cooks Shrimp Etouffee Pie and Pumpkin LaFourche. He also prepares Millie’s Famous Salad Dressing with Thelma Parker.

Chef John Folse visits Boscobel Cottage in Bosco. In the kitchen, he cooks Turnip, Potato & Andouille Soup, Sweet Potato Pecan Balls, and Shoepeg Corn Salad. He also prepares Peach Soup with Kay LaFrance, the owner of Boscobel Cottage.

Chef John Folse visits Loyd Hall Plantation in Cheneyville. In the kitchen, he cooks Sweet Corn & Shrimp Soup, Breakfast Egg & Sausage Soufflé, and Plantation Candy. He also prepares No-Bake Praline Cheesecake and discusses the history of the plantation with its owner, Ann Fitzgerald.

Chef John Folse visits Blythewood Plantation in Amite. In the kitchen, he cooks Rosemary Stuffed Pork Roast and Okra & Black-eyed Pea Casserole. He also prepares Strawberry Shortcake and discusses the history of Blythewood Plantation with Allie Hyde, a long-time neighbor of the property.

Chef John Folse visits San Francisco Plantation in Garyville, where he meets with tour guide Patsy Torres. In the kitchen, he cooks Poached Seafood in Tomato Essence and Fried Quail on Toast. He also prepares Carrot Spice Cake and discusses the history of the plantation.

Chef John Folse visits Caspiana Plantation in Shreveport. In the kitchen, he cooks Vegetable Chili and Caspiana Fried Catfish. He also prepares Oven Fried Squash and discusses plantation textile production with Katherin Aulds, a docent with Caspiana Plantation.

Chef John Folse visits the Rene Beauregard House in Chalmette. In the kitchen, he cooks Poor Man’s Stew and Shrimp & Catfish Fricassee. He also discusses the Battle of New Orleans from the War of 1812 with Gary Hume, the director of Jean Lafitte Park.

Chef John Folse visits the Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville, where he talks with the owner, Teeta Moss. In the kitchen, he cooks Oven Roasted Guinea Hen and Dirty Rice. He also prepares Sweet Potato Pie and discusses the sweet potato business and the ghost stories.

Chef John Folse visits Poplar Grove Plantation in Port Allen, where he talks with the owner, Ann Wilkinson. In the kitchen, he cooks Chicken & Oyster Fricassee and Italian Stuffed Artichokes. He also prepares Fig Ice Cream and discusses the history of Poplar Grove Plantation with Anne Timmons.

Chef John Folse visits Shadows-on-the-Teche Plantation in New Iberia. In the kitchen, he cooks Chicken, Crab & Artichoke Casserole and Orange Cane Syrup Pecan Pie. He also prepares Tomato & White Bean Salad and discusses traditional medicine with Rebecca Henry, an expert on folk medicine.