Listen to our Louisiana Playlist: HERE

In this episode of "United Tastes of America," Rick K. Jones takes us on a flavorful journey through Louisiana, highlighting its rich culinary history and diverse cultural influences. The episode delves into the unique blend of Creole and Cajun cuisines, shaped by French, Spanish, African, and Native American traditions. Rick shares his love for Louisiana's iconic dishes and restaurants, mentioning favorites like the veal stuffed peppers from Johnny's and the legendary Creole gumbo at Dooky Chase in New Orleans. He also highlights the vibrant food scene in Lafayette, recommending Charlie G's for duck and andouille gumbo, Tee Coons for a hearty breakfast, and The French Press for their decadent Cajun Benedict. The episode paints a vivid picture of Louisiana's culinary landscape, from the bustling streets of New Orleans to the charming eateries of Lafayette, capturing the essence of a state where food is a celebration of life and culture.

Listen to our Louisiana Playlist: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LWUgnoivF3NBK6kbTx9hR?si=DALqoTLaS5uZUbQDrBHgGA">HERE</a>
In this episode of "United Tastes of America," Rick K. Jones takes us on a flavorful journey through Louisiana, highlighting its rich culinary history and diverse cultural influences. The episode delves into the unique blend of Creole and Cajun cuisines, shaped by French, Spanish, African, and Native American traditions. Rick shares his love for Louisiana's iconic dishes and restaurants, mentioning favorites like the veal stuffed peppers from Johnny's and the legendary Creole gumbo at Dooky Chase in New Orleans. He also highlights the vibrant food scene in Lafayette, recommending Charlie G's for duck and andouille gumbo, Tee Coons for a hearty breakfast, and The French Press for their decadent Cajun Benedict. The episode paints a vivid picture of Louisiana's culinary landscape, from the bustling streets of New Orleans to the charming eateries of Lafayette, capturing the essence of a state where food is a celebration of life and culture.

UNITED TASTES OF AMERICA

Welcome to iHeart’s UNITED TASTES OF AMERICA new podcast series. This is part of iHeart’s comprehensive celebration of America’s 250th birthday all year long in 2026 .

For over 400 years, people from all over the world have crossed the ocean and entered the United States through the New York harbor and other Gateway harbors seeking a new life in America.

These people arrived not only with their hopes and dreams, but also with their culinary cuisines, customs, preferences, and talents.

These varied culinary traditions have created our own unique American cuisine with a blend of foods from around the Globe.

iHeart is proud to bring you this series of the best-of-the-best food dishes across America.

For this series and special event, we are visiting each of the 50 states to find one unique dish that best showcases the culinary history of that state. And to find one special restaurant to prepare this dish.

We will also showcase three additional restaurants from each state for wonderful culinary road trips.

These stories will be shared via both video and audio podcasts each week and a special video vignette distributed on iHeart’s You Tube page.

Additionally, each weekly podcast will include a musical playlist of songs from or about that state because like food, music has played such a great role in telling the story of the history of the United States.

It’s UNITED TASTES OF AMERICA exclusively from iHeart.

UNITED TASTES OF AMERICA
Welcome to iHeart&rsquo;s UNITED TASTES OF AMERICA new podcast series. This is part of iHeart&rsquo;s comprehensive celebration of America&rsquo;s 250th birthday all year long in 2026 .
For over 400 years, people from all over the world have crossed the ocean and entered the United States through the New York harbor and other Gateway harbors seeking a new life in America.
These people arrived not only with their hopes and dreams, but also with their culinary cuisines, customs, preferences, and talents.
These varied culinary traditions have created our own unique American cuisine with a blend of foods from around the Globe.
iHeart is proud to bring you this series of the best-of-the-best food dishes across America.
For this series and special event, we are visiting each of the 50 states to find one unique dish that best showcases the culinary history of that state. And to find one special restaurant to prepare this dish.
We will also showcase three additional restaurants from each state for wonderful culinary road trips.
These stories will be shared via both video and audio podcasts each week and a special video vignette distributed on iHeart&rsquo;s You Tube page.
Additionally, each weekly podcast will include a musical playlist of songs from or about that state because like food, music has played such a great role in telling the story of the history of the United States.
It&rsquo;s UNITED TASTES OF AMERICA exclusively from iHeart.

United Tastes of America

Episode 18: Louisiana

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