Feasting on Agriculture: High Prices & Empty Traps -- Louisiana Crawfish Farmers Facing Historic Season

It’s finally crawfish season! It’s a time Louisianans start anticipating the moment they take their last bite of crawfish the previous season. But this year there’s a caveat: crawfish is in short supply, and if you are lucky enough to find a sack, the prices are through the roof.

For this month’s “Feasting on Agriculture” segment, we traveled back to Four Oaks Crawfish Farm in Morganza to visit the Frey family and find out why crawfish farmers across the state are facing such an unprecedented situation.

Feasting on Agriculturekristen oaksFebruary 23, 2024crawfish

Feasting on Agriculture: Home for the Holidays

The holidays are a time when many families not only gather around the dinner table but also in the kitchen to prepare meals together. Some of my fondest memories revolve around the kitchen, learning and helping my Mom prepare dishes for our family celebrations.

Feasting on Agriculturekristen oaksDecember 7, 2023crawfish, rice, Pecans

Feasting on Agriculture: Crawfish Stuffed Bell Peppers with Four Oaks Farm

Crawfish season is still rolling in Louisiana, and we're celebrating with a brand new Feasting on Agriculture this week! TWILA's Kristen Oaks-White takes us to Four Oaks Farm Quality Crawfish in Morganza to catch some HUGE crawdads and whip up a delicious entree with fresh bell peppers and Louisiana crawfish.

Feasting on AgricultureMonica VelasquezMay 12, 2022crawfish

Feasting on Agriculture: Cajun Boiled Crawfish at Fluid Farming

It may be cold outside, but crawfish season is heating up in Louisiana! In this week's Feasting on Agriculture, TWILA's Kristen Oaks-White takes us on a boat ride in Vidrine, LA to catch a batch of crawfish and boil them up with a tried and true cajun recipe!

Feasting on AgricultureMonica VelasquezFebruary 18, 2022crawfish

Field to Feast: Blackened Crawfish with Spicy Bacon Butter on Popcorn Rice Grits with Crawfish Town USA

Crawfish season is almost here, and we're kicking off the celebration early in this month's Field to Feast! TWILA's Jennifer Finley takes us to Crawfish Town USA to create a savory crawfish and popcorn rice dish that will make a perfect addition to your holiday menu.

Field to FeastMonica VelasquezDecember 13, 2021crawfish

Field to Feast: Curried Pumpkin, Crawfish & Corn Bisque

Fall is in the air, and it's the perfect time to visit your local pumpkin patch! In this week's Field to Feast, TWILA's Jennifer Finley takes us to the LSU AgCenter Corn Maze at the LSU Burden Botanic Gardens. From there, she heads to the kitchen at Houmas House and Gardens to whip up a rich pumpkin, crawfish & corn bisque to warm your belly and give you all the fall feels!

Field to FeastMonica VelasquezOctober 22, 2021crawfish, pumpkin

Field to Feast: Fried Crawfish Salad with Dave's Crawdads

In this week’s Field to Feast TWILA’s Jennifer Finley takes us to David Savoy’s crawfish farm in Church Point, to sample some of his freshly peeled Cajun Classic Crawfish tails! Next, Jennifer and Jay Ducote head to the kitchen to whip up a delicious fried #crawfish salad. Bon Appétit!

Field to FeastMonica VelasquezMay 21, 2021crawfish

Crawfish Boil 101

It is prime-time crawfish season, which means there's no better time to perfect your recipe for your own backyard boil. But what if you don't even have a starting place? That's the case for TWILA’s Karl Wiggers. This week, he heads to the heart of crawfish country to find someone to show him the ropes and boil up a pot of fresh Louisiana crawfish.

Monica VelasquezMarch 26, 2021crawfish

Field to Feast: Tesvich Oysters and Rocco's NOLA Po-Boys

There’s no two ways about it: oysters are a permanent fixture on any Valentine’s Day menu. In this month's Field to Feast, TWILA's Jennifer Finley hits the water with Tesvich Oyster Tours to harvest a batch, just in time for this #Valentine's weekend!

Field to FeastMonica VelasquezFebruary 12, 2021oysters, crawfish, rice

Field to Feast: Cajun Crawfish Comfort Lasagna & Crawfish Pistolette Sandwiches

Most of us are at home during this time of COVID- 19, but Louisiana farmers and ranchers are still in their fields, working hard to bring all that is seasonal to your Easter table. One commodity in particular that is ready and available for your holiday meal, is crawfish. In this episode of Field to Feast, Jennifer Finley visits with Chef Celeste to enjoy some home-style cooking while practicing safe distancing.

Field to FeastMonica VelasquezApril 10, 2020crawfish

Field to Feast: Jenny's Crawfish Stew

Crawfish season is here, and the crawdads are big and plentiful this year! In this month’s Field to Feast, TWILA's Jennifer Finley and Commander's Palace Executive Chef Tory Mcphail take us to Four Oaks Farm in Pointe Coupee, where they’re running crawfish traps and cooking up a crawfish dumpling stew you're sure to enjoy!

Field to FeastMonica VelasquezMarch 6, 2020crawfish, Tory McPhailComment

Field to Feast: Crawfish Rice Cakes & Red Snapper with Pumpkin Beurre Blanc

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! In this installment of “Field to Feast,” TWILA’s Jennifer Finley takes us to Houma’s House where Chef Jeremy Langlois is going to help us prepare the perfect Christmas dish for our holiday table!

Field to FeastMonica VelasquezDecember 20, 2019rice, crawfish

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