John Folse | |
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 John Folse presenting a Seafood Cook-Off trophy in 2012 | |
| Born | John David Folse (1946-07-09)July 9, 1946 (age 78) St. James Parish,Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Cooking style | New Orleans, Louisiana, Cajun and Creole |
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| Website | jfolse |
John David Folse (born July 9, 1946) is an Americanchef, restaurant owner, and television host. A lifelong resident ofLouisiana, he is seen as a leading authority onCajun andCreole cuisine and culture.
Folse was born on July 9, 1946, inSt. James Parish, Louisiana, on theGerman Coast of theMississippi River.
In 1978, Folse openedLafitte's Landing Restaurant in the historic Viala Plantation House nearDonaldsonville in St. James Parish south ofBaton Rouge.
In 2002,Bittersweet Plantation Dairy opened, and offers a full line of fresh and aged cheeses, butters, yogurts and ice cream.
In November 2019, Folse opened Folse Market in the state-of-the-artNew Orleans International Airport. As the anchor restaurant of Concourse C, Folse Market serves a traditional taste of New Orleans cuisine to travelers.
Chef Folse has for many years hosted a culinary radio show on Saturdays called "Stirrin' It Up!" The show is broadcast on many stations throughout the state of Louisiana, chieflyWBRP TALK 107.3 FM, Baton Rouge.[2] The show is usually co-hosted by Michaela D. York, his director of communications and marketing.[3]
The TV version of Stirrin' It Up is broadcast during the afternoon news hour onWAFB TV, Baton Rouge.[4] WAFB and Folse partnered to create a Stirrin' It Up app containing episodes and recipes, available through the iTunes store.[5]
Folse previously served as the marketing specialist on the Louisiana Seafood Promotion & Marketing Board. He is a member ofChaines des Rotisseurs, and theSister Dulce Foundation Board.
Folse is the author of:
Folse also co-authored:
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