{"product_id":"louisiana-cookery-paperback","title":"Louisiana Cookery - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMary Land\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMorris Henry Hobbs\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eOwen Brennan\u003c\/b\u003e (Preface by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreole cuisine, Cajun cooking, and the sophisticated gumbo of New Orleans--can any state boast a \u003ci\u003efais-do-do\u003c\/i\u003e in the kitchen like Louisiana's? Originally published in 1954, \u003ci\u003eLouisiana Cookery\u003c\/i\u003e is the classic cookbook documenting the good times Louisianans associate with great food and recipes. It's a timeless contribution to culinary history with entertaining and informative text that combines folklore, history, and over 1,500 recipes to emphasize Mary Land's belief that culture and cookery go hand-in-hand. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this book, Land collects, refines, and comments on recipes from all parts of Louisiana, from its bayous to its back alleys, from rural swampland to urban centers such as New Orleans and Shreveport. These delectable items include \"Squirrel Head Potpie\" and \"Poached Alligator Tail,\" as well as gourmet pleasures from Creole haute cuisine. From banquet-sized meals to intimate dining, this book covers it all and adds a special emphasis on how to prepare Gulf Coast fish and game. The history of Louisiana's wines and spirits is also amply described with intriguing historical tidbits about the state's contributions to alcoholic beverages. The book reveals the recipes of numerous drinks unique to this area but now widely known and enjoyed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e More than a simple cookbook, \u003ci\u003eLouisiana Cookery\u003c\/i\u003e offers commentary on and history of the dishes, including entertaining and informative accounts of how certain recipes were created, with quotes from chefs famous and unknown. Land's simple, witty style gives lucid insights into both Louisiana cuisine and the cultural roux from which it arises.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic cookbook loaded with signature dishes from all of Louisiana's rich cuisines\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary Land\u003c\/b\u003e (1908-1991) was a folklorist, poet, chef, and outdoors enthusiast. Her writing was featured in numerous national magazines and newspapers, and her books include \u003ci\u003eNew Orleans Cuisine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eShadows of the Swamp\u003c\/i\u003e, and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 402\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.84 x 8.94 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 09, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47426652864690,"sku":"9781578067572","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/e91455a6375d3ba3bf95a45f4dde643d.webp?v=1778516361","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/louisiana-cookery-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}