Between 1880 and 1920 over four million Italians immigrated to the U.S., with the majority of Sicilians coming through the port of New Orleans. Their influence here can be found in the food and in the language where special words like niespuli and cucuzza proliferate. On this week's show, we survey those Sicilian connections to learn new things about this place we call home.

Food, Drink, DiningPoppy TookerAugust 6, 2022Louisiana Eats, Poppy Tooker, Elisa Speranza, The Italian Prisoner, Liz Williams, Nana's Creole Italian Table, Laura Guccione, Napoleon House, Sal Impastato, Ralph BrennanComment

A Sicilian Slice of Louisiana

From cuccidati to olive salad to St. Joseph Day altars, Sicilian foodways and traditions have had an immense influence on our state's cuisine and culture. On this week’s show, we talk with Louisiana natives who share a deep love and respect for their Sicilian heritage.

Food, Drink, DiningPoppy TookerJuly 24, 2021Louisiana Eats, Poppy Tooker, Grace Mandina, Tony Mandina, Laura Guccione, Sal Impastato, Napoleon House, Ralph BrennanComment

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