Poppy Tooker
Poppy is the host and executive producer of the weekly show, Louisiana Eats! Food personality, culinary teacher and author, Poppy Tooker is passionate about food and the people who bring it to the table.
Poppy provides weekly restaurant commentary on, “Steppin’ Out” (WYES TV). Her book, The Crescent City Farmers Market Cookbook received a Tabasco cookbook award and was named “Cookbook of the Year” by New Orleans Magazine.She was recognized by the Times-Picayune as a “Hero of the Storm” for her work reviving New Orleans restaurants and food providers following Hurricane Katrina. The International Association of Cooking Professionals recognized Poppy’s rebuilding efforts at their annual conference in April 2008, with their first ever, Community Service Award.
For over 25 years, Poppy’s cooking classes have centered on history and tradition as well as the food science behind her preparation.
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This week, we mark the passing of New Orleans icon, and our dear friend, Leah Chase, who died Saturday, June 1 at the age of 96. We spend the hour...
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On this week's show, we hit the road to tour a variety of farms that do everything from growing fresh produce to raising colonies of honeybees. We begin... -
On this week’s show, we’re traveling from Lafitte bayous to French Quarter kitchens for a look at Louisiana’s Catch and Cook Program . Under Catch and... -
Every year, households across Louisiana celebrate the eight-day festival of Passover. On this week's show, we’re bringing in the experts to help us... -
On this week’s show, we’re looking at the role economics plays in running a flourishing food and beverage operation. We begin with hospitality tech... -
This week, we’re bringing you a special April Fools edition of Louisiana Eats ! One of the stories in this hour is a joke, but the rest are so wild, you...
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On this week’s show, we’re looking at the role fishing plays in the lives of some of the greatest chefs in the South. We begin with Susan Schadt ,...
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It’s Carnival time in Louisiana! On this week's show, we're talking Mardi Gras traditions with newcomers and locals alike. To begin, we learn some... -
On this week's show, we indulge our sweet tooth with the help of several influential dessert makers. We begin with Anne Byrn , also known as "The Cake... -
It takes more than raw talent to become a successful chef. On this week’s show, we speak with culinary masters about the importance of mentorship in and...
