Let’s Talk Food

Join Chef April as she reminisces about her childhood experiences from exotic dishes to the pains of having to relocate often as a young adolescent. In this exciting episode of Let's Talk Food, host April Fontenot delves into the topic beef or chicken, as she will discuss which is healthier and put an end to the myths of both. Kicking off 2025 with a thoughtful reflection on the interplay between...

Join Chef April as she reflects on the powerful words of MLK JR and how his legacy is still alive and thriving today! April shares some heartfelt insights and thoughts and dives deep into conversation on the many dinner ideas and dishes that makes MLK special today ! From piping hot gumbo to creole style southern shrimp and grits. This episode is a real treat! Instagram @coopiesamericancuisineands...

In this hilarious episode of Let's Talk Food, host April Fontenot shares some funny yet horrible dining experiences that causes us as customers to question " Why was that waiter so rude? April gives suggestions and advice on ways to approach these situations when dealing with a rude waiter, waitress, or restaurant manager and ways to take action when finding yourself in a crazy situation! For list...

Join April Fontenot as she dives deep into conversation exploring the history of Soul Food and how the tradition came to be in America. Continuing to kick off 2025 with a thoughtful reflection of practicing gratitude and the importance of learning to control our fears and how to embrace change. April will share some interesting and yummy soul food recipes and share the origins of how those foods a...

In this exciting episode of Let's Talk Food, host April Fontenot delves into the intriguing topic of foods that influence our moods. Kicking off 2025 with a thoughtful reflection on the interplay between diet and emotions, April explores how different foods can affect our feelings of happiness, energy, and even crankiness. Discover the surprising science behind mood-altering foods, including healt...

Welcome to Let's Talk Food, the podcast that delves into the delightful world surrounding us with food. Hosted by April Fontenot, this special New Year edition celebrates Listener Letter Day, sharing heartfelt stories from around the globe. Dive into April's reflections on a whirlwind holiday season, sharing the joy and exhaustion of being a mother of three energetic toddlers. Explore how she draw...

In this exciting episode of the Let's Talk Food podcast, host April Fontenot dives into the world of unique and exciting dinner ideas to make this New Year's celebration one to remember. Explore a range of unconventional dishes that promise to tantalize your taste buds and add a special touch to your holiday gathering. Whether you're a fan of traditional family favorites or eager to embrace new cu...

In this festive episode of the Let's Talk Food podcast, join host April Fontenot as she explores the unique and amusing snacks children around the world leave out for Santa Claus. We will discover a variety of treats that go beyond the traditional milk and cookies. April shares her excitement and gratitude for the holiday season, entertaining stories, and the joy of learning about different global...

In today's episode, we will learn who started the Christmas tradition and what dishes were used around the world! I am so excited, and I hope you are too!  Email: april3802@outlook.com for those listener letters and suggestions! Don't be shy I want to hear your ideas and perspectives. Thanks for listening, and thanks for your support!     

On today's episode it's Wednesday listener letters day!! This is the Christmas edition... We will dive into a brief conversation about not so tasty holiday dishes at your friends or family members gatherings and how to go about it.   Connect with Chef April 💌 Email: april3802@outlook.com Follow the Let’s Talk Food Family 🍴 Instagram: @coopiesamericancuisineandseafood 🎥 TikTok: @coopies.american...

Welcome to the Let's Talk Food podcast, where we have deep conversations about anything and everything surrounding food!  In the debut episode of Let’s Talk Food, Chef April Fontenot opens her heart and her kitchen to share the powerful connection between love and food. From her journey as an artistic chef and devoted mother of four (plus a bonus son) to the inspiration behind launching this podca...