Experience New Orleans by learning how to cook their local dishes. Here are several options:

The New Orleans Cooking Experience  is a  cooking school that offers individual classes for locals and tourists as well as multi-day packages. Located at the Inn on Bayou Road, the  guest chefs share their knowledge and provide a personalized and authentic New Orleans experience.

The Culinary History and Tasting Tour  is a historical and cultural overview of the French Quarter with snacks.  There is a small cooking demo of some local cuisine and visits to local restaurants and food shops.  All food is included in the tour.

The Southern Food and Beverage Museum   is a delightful way to spend a few hours on the history of local food.

The New Orleans School of Cooking and Louisiana General Store features chefs who demonstrate several dishes for an hour or so and then everyone eats and gets a discount at the cooking store.