500. Anniversary episode and Ed Branley, part 1

500. For our 500th episode, Stephen and I discuss the milepost and review some of the interviews from the last year. Then part 1 of our interview with Ed Branley, who returns to the podcast to discuss mirlitons. Mirlitons are a staple of Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations, especially in the New Orleans, but they rarely show up on restaurant menus. Listen to Ed to learn more about this delicious treat.

1. This week in Louisiana history. December 17, 1803. American troops first arrive in New Orleans to accept Louisiana.
2. This week in New Orleans history. James Carroll Booker III (December 17, 1939 – November 8, 1983) was a New Orleans rhythm and bluesmusician born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Booker's unique style combined rhythm and blues with jazz standards. Musician Dr. John described Booker as “the best black, gay, one-eyed junkie piano genius New Orleans has ever produced."
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Precious Memories Christmas Tree Farm
   455 Glen Acres Road
   Calhoun, LA 71225
   (318) 557-0390
   Website
   Precious Memories Christmas Tree Farm was founded in 1986. We are honored to serve as one of the few places in our area to bring families together to choose their family tree. We do the work for you. You just choose the tree you want and we cut it, net it and tie it to your vehicle for you. We offer tree stands for purchase. Free Sleigh Rides! Bring the whole family and take a spin around the farm on our sleigh pulled by an antique tractor. Gift Shop.
   Our gift shop offers only home made local items for sale. Everything is 100% unique and you won't find them anywhere else. 
   
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Jason Neville. Funk.

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