Louisiana Cookin’ Magazine’s Chefs to Watch 2016 — The Catholic Foodie

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Exciting show today on location at Cavan restaurant on Magazine Street in New Orleans. Joining me around the table are two lovely ladies: Caitlin Watzke from Louisiana Cookin’ Magazine and Chef Ruby Bloch from Cavan, Meauxbar, and Sylvain in New Orleans. Chef Ruby is one of the six Chefs to Watch this year.

Caitlin Watzke, Jeff Young, and Ruby Bloch

In 2002, Louisiana Cookin‘ introduced Chefs to Watch as a way of recognizing talented up-and-coming chefs from restaurants throughout the state who show passion for traditions while delivering fresh, new concepts. This year’s event is the 15th installment, and it will be hosted by Marché in the French Quarter.

Caitlin talks about Louisiana Cookin’ Magazine and this year’s 15th Annual Chefs to Watch event: a special six-course dinner on October 20, 2016 at 6:00 PM at Marché in the French Quarter. The courses will be prepared by this year’s six Chefs to Watch, including Chef Ruby Bloch who will be serving a Sweet Potato Spice Cake.

Chef Ruby talks food, cooking, creativity and inspiration with us today. And you might even hear a thing or two about desserts. 😉 She shares a bit of her story with us, and tells us how a New Jersey girl fell in love with the city and people of New Orleans.

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On Location at Cavan on Magazine Street in New Orleans

Since I was on location, I couldn’t resist sharing some photos from the show today.

2016-10-06_12-24-29 — Fried Oyster Caesar Salad

2016-10-06_12-25-13 — Gulf Tuna Carpaccio

2016-10-06_12-54-06 — Grilled Gulf Fish (Pompano) over Eggplant with Romesco Sauce

2016-10-06_12-54-36 — Roasted Half Chicken with Pistou and Green Salad

2016-10-06_12-54-56 — Chef Ruby’s Banana Split Ice Cream Bar

2016-10-06_12-55-22 — Chef Ruby’s Key Lime Pie

About Jeff Young

Jeff Young, perhaps better known as The Catholic Foodie, is an author, blogger, radio host and podcaster. He is the founder and producer of The Catholic Foodie blog and podcast where he provides "Catholic culinary inspiration to help you grow in faith around the table." Jeff hosts a daily radio show – The Catholic Foodie Show – on BreadboxMedia.com, and he co-hosts the Around the Table Food Show on Catholic Community Radio 690AM (New Orleans) and 1380AM (Baton Rouge). Jeff is a monthly contributor to CatholicMom.com and a contributing author of Word by Word: Slowing Down with the Hail Mary, published by Ave Maria Press. Jeff is also a contributing author of The Catholic Mom's Prayer Companion: A Book of Daily Reflections by Ave Maria Press. Jeff Young is a proud member of the elite Catholic Speakers Organization, CMG Booking. Jeff has spoken on topics ranging from "growing in faith around the table" to "using social media in the New Evangelization." Jeff's first book, Around the Table with The Catholic Foodie: Middle Eastern Cuisine, published by Liguori Publications is now available. With 78 recipes and stories of faith and family (including his travels to the Holy Land), the book is sure to inspire you to get into the kitchen and to gather your family around the table. The book is available on Amazon.com, Liguori.org, and wherever good Catholic books are sold.

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