Experience the 2024 Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA with Jay Ducote
Join Jay Ducote on a culinary trip to Williamsport, PA during the finals of the 2024 Little League World Series!
Washington Mardi Gras - It is called the 65th Parish for a reason!
With Washington Mardi Gras coming up at the end of January 2024, now is the time to plan your trip to DC. This party like no other is a celebration of all things Louisiana in our nation’s capital, including its politics and its people.
Top 10 Eats and Drinks from the Alabama Beaches: 2023 Edition
Jay Ducote’s culinary weekend in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama included a lot of great eats and drinks including a pit stop at the Experience the Oyster Festival at The Hangout!
Tapping into Shreveport-Bossier’s Craft Beer Scene
Check out these local craft breweries in Shreveport-Bossier: Great Raft Brewing, The Seventh Tap Brewing Project, and Flying Heart Brewery and Pub!
Top 10 Foods and Drinks from my tour of the Driftless Region of Wisconsin
Jay Ducote’s culinary tour through the Driftless Region of Wisconsin featured breweries, wineries, farm-to-table restaurants, Amish Country, and more!
Wildgrain - Subscription Bread, Pasta, and Pastry Right to Your Door!
I recently received a Wildgrain subscription bread box just in time for Father’s Day weekend and the heat of the summer. With so much backyard grilling and barbecue to focus on, it can be nice to have some incredible breads, pastas, and more right in the freezer. One less thing to stress about! This ciabatta paired perfectly with some of my backyard brisket!
2023 Louisiana Travel Jambalaya Tour
The 2023 Jambalaya Tour will go to the Peachtree Road Farmers’ Market, Pontoon Brewing, Xul Beer, Outsider Brewing, O’Connor Brewing, New Trail Brewing, and Bald Birds Brewing!
Join Jay Ducote in Northern Italy from June 27 to July 3, 2023!
Milan, Venice, Lake Como, and Franciacorta offer a diverse range of food and wine experiences and we plan on enjoying them all on a group trip in 2023. In addition to the street food and aperitivo culture of Milan, and the seafood dishes and traditional Venetian cuisine of Venice, a tour of Lake Como and a stop at a winery in Franciacorta will round out our culinary journey.
Jay Ducote’s Coffee Brewing Setup
Jay Ducote gives a list of his favorite coffee brewing equipment.
Jay Ducote’s Barbecue Cookbook Collection
Jay Ducote’s favorite barbecue cookbooks.
Jay Ducote’s Favorite Louisiana Cookbooks
Jay Ducote’s best Louisiana cookbooks.
My Favorite Kitchen Knives
Jay Ducote discusses his favorite kitchen knives.
My Chef’s Knife Recommendations!
Jay Ducote reveals some of his favorite chefs knives from his personal collection.
Hot Chicken: From Music City To YOUR Kitchen
Sea Island Forge Cooking
I’ve been a huge fan of outdoor live-fire cooking for quite some time, and I wanted to step up my backyard game so recently I decided to invest in a fire kettle and cooking accessories from Sea Island Forge.
LSU Commencement Speech
On August 4, 2017, I delivered the commencement speech to the 293rd graduating class of Louisiana State University. Then, after the ceremony, I threw a barbecue party for the graduates and their family in Tiger Stadium! It was quite an epic day!
Hello, 2017!
For a half of a decade now it seems like my life has been cyclical, alternating between years of rapid growth and laying a new foundation on which to build.
Jay D's Single Origin Coffee
Jay Ducote collaborates with Baton Rouge’s Cafeciteaux Coffee Roasters to launch Jay D’s Single Origin Coffee, helping Dominican farmers and sustainable development education at Lycoming College at the same time.