Tabasco and Avery Island - Episode #87
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Mark Bologna
4.9 • 916 Ratings
🗓️ 10 April 2019
⏱️ 63 minutes
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Summary
You probably have a bottle of TABASCO® Sauce on your counter or in your pantry right now, but do you know the story behind the brand? Did you know the McIlhenny Company is 151 years old, or that every bottle of TABASCO® is made on a small island in Louisiana?
Today, we go way beyond Bourbon Street to bring you the story of TABASCO® Sauce. To do that, we traveled out to Avery Island, located in the heart of Acadiana, about 130 miles west of New Orleans.
Join me as I talk with TABASCO® historian and archivist, Mr. Shane Bernard. Shane shares the story of the beginnings of this 151 year old company, as well as the story of Avery Island.
Next up, I spoke with Mr. John Simmons. John is a descendent of Edmund McIlhenny, the creator of TABASCO® Sauce, and one of four family members who works in the business today. John shares his perspective on the family business, and tells us about the more recent history of the TABASCO® brand.
By the end of this episode, you'll be planning your own visit to Avery Island to explore the jungle gardens and tour the TABASCO® factory for yourself!
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| 0:00.0 | You're listed to Beyond Bourbon Street, an insider's guide to New Orleans. |
| 0:03.0 | Beyond Bourbon Street, is insider's guide to New Orleans. Beyond Bourbon Street is the podcast where we explore the food, |
| 0:16.3 | music, culture, places, and people that make New Orleans unique. Whether you are planning a trip, |
| 0:22.1 | living in New Orleans, or simply wanting a taste of the Crescent City from wherever you are, |
| 0:26.0 | you've come to the right place. |
| 0:29.0 | And now, your host, Mark Bologna. |
| 0:35.0 | Hey all, this is Mark. |
| 0:37.0 | Welcome to episode 87. |
| 0:40.0 | The last show was a Q&A episode with local food insider Rudy Rayfield Jr. |
| 0:45.0 | Better known as Rudy the Foodie. |
| 0:47.0 | We had a lot of fun answering listener questions on where to eat and what to do in New Orleans. |
| 0:52.0 | If you missed it, go back and give it a |
| 0:53.4 | listen. You get a bunch of ideas for your next visit or if you are a New |
| 0:57.5 | Orleans and some places that might be new to you. Today's show is part of an |
| 1:01.9 | occasional sub-series we do on things way beyond Bourbon Street. |
| 1:06.5 | This one takes us out west of New Orleans and into the heart of Acadiana. |
| 1:10.2 | We'll travel out to Avery Island, better known as the home of Tabasco. |
| 1:14.0 | Before we do, though, a friendly reminder that we're heading into festival season. |
| 1:18.0 | And you know what you need for festivals? |
| 1:19.7 | A good bag to put your stuff in, so you can free up your hands to eat, drink and dance. |
| 1:24.5 | And that's where my friend Patty Dunn over at Chop Industries comes in. |
| 1:28.4 | Chop Industries spelled T-C-H-O-U-P is a local company that makes a great line of bags, backpacks, fanny packs, and other travel |
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