411. Hardette Harris, North LA Cooking, part 2

411. Part 2 of our interview with Hardette Harris on North Louisiana Cooking. Chef Harris is originally from Minden, Louisiana and was recently named by Louisiana Life Magazine as a “2017 Louisianian of the Year.” She also has a recurring column called “Up North” in the Louisiana Kitchen & Culture magazine and is a recipe contributor to LOLA Magazine. As a private chef, Chef Harris has provided a number of services to private individuals, busy corporate VIPs and executives. “My love for home cooking and home cooks is my total inspiration,” said Chef Harris.  She is the owner of  Pure Louisiana Soul and has worked in Houston, San Antonio and now back in her native Louisiana.

1. This week in Louisiana history. April 3, 1793. Pope Pius VI establishes the first Diocese of Louisiana and the Floridas.
2. This week in New Orleans history. Ernie K-Doe hit the Billboard R&B charts on April 3, 1961 with his smash hit 'Mother-In-Law'. The tune went on to become #1 on the R&B charts. Born in New Orleans, K-Doe recorded as a member of the group the Blue Diamonds in 1954 before making his first solo recordings the following year. "Mother-in-Law," written by Allen Toussaint, was his first hit, and was #1 on both the Billboard pop and R&B charts.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Biking in Louisiana.
   Thousands of miles of biking trails loop their way across every region of Louisiana.
   Enjoy off-road bike rides through bayous of the south or explore the forests of the north. Go for a leisurely ride on the Mississippi River or take a ride down south Baton Rouge's River Road. Pack the mountain bikes for a camping weekend. Bring your bike or rent one for a ride along the 31-mile Tammany Trace rail trail. There are nice bike trails in every area of the state. The site has links to off-road trails, good roads for cycling, various routes, and biking events.
   
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Maude Caillat and the Afrodiziacs at the Pythian Market, New Orleans.

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