Monks, Nuns & Mystics

In many cultures across the globe, food is closely intertwined with spirituality and religion. The Passover seder celebrates the exodus of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. The Muslim feast of Eid al-Fitr marks the end of a month-long fast, with families gathering for a large celebratory meal. And the Christian gospels contain stories of Jesus breaking bread, multiplying loaves and fishes, and turning water into wine. On this week’s show, we meditate on the elemental link between food and faith.

Book, Cookbooks, Dining, Food, HistoryPoppy TookerMarch 7, 2025Poppy Tooker, Louisiana Eats!, Lousiana Eats, Eid al-Fitr, Jody Eddy, Elysian Kitchens, Elysian Kitchens: Recipes Inspired by the Traditions and Tastes of the World's Sacred Spaces, Drepung Gomang Monastery, Sacred Arts TourComment

Dumplings Do Make A Difference

What do a group of Buddhist monks, a New Orleans-based Chinese bakery, and a non-profit that educates young girls in Nepal all have in common? Why, dumplings, of course! This week, we explore three groups of people who are doing their best to make their mark on the world and the role that dumplings play in each of their stories.

Drink, Food, Oral History, DiningPoppy TookerJuly 5, 2024Poppy Tooker, Lousiana Eats, Louisiana Eats!, Angela Wilson, Empower Nepali Girls, Aisha Chen, Wishing Town Bakery, Vivi Zhen, Kevin Zhen, Sacred Art Tour, Drepung Gomang MonasteryComment

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