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Soumas Heritage Creole Cookbook

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You haven't tried anything until you've tried "Creole Crescent City Rolls"! These appetizers will definitely be the talk of the party! They are fast, easy and delicious. My children (6 & 3 years if age) even enjoy the combination of spinach, cheese, sausage and other mouth watering ingredients stuffed into crescent rolls. If you make under 3 dozen, you haven't made enough! This cookbook is my gift of choice this year! Well done, Ms. Soumas.

I love cucumbers, and the recipe "A Cool & Crazy Creole Cucumber" is delicious. I had to make myself stop eating it before I turned into a cucumber! I also love the "Creole Red Beans-n-Rice and Pope's Pralines." Plus the history is wonderful. It is great that Ms. Soumas and her family was able to keep up with the family history throughout the generations. Maybe this cookbook will inspire other African-American families to cherish their family history and traditional family recipes. Just the history alone is worth reading.

Just made the Red Beans and Rice. I didn't know that I could make something from a recipe and it would taste REALLY GOOD. The instructions were clear and concise. I'm ready to try and experiment with other items. I am also going to order some more books to send out as presents. I think my friends will really enjoy this.

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Being a New Orleans Creole' it is very difficult finding cookbooks that exemplify our authenic cuisine and culture. Panderina has not only captured the essence of our native Creole' foods but our history as a Creole' culture. The recipies are easy to follow and the finished product is "Bon Appetite". I particular like the way she's included family recipes naming some after the family members themselves. Any lover of Creole' foods should not be without this book, it is a must have.

Bon Chance' Panderina.

This UNIQUE touch of food and history is blended very well and expressed by the author in such an interesting way. You will find that as you turn each page you begin to feel as though you are a part of the magic in these families / generations. Gives true meaning to the title and ties the true spirit of food and family together is such a remarkable way. A MUST HAVE COOKBOOK!

My spouse never eat leftovers, after obtaining a copy of the cookbook, I prepared the Red Beans and Rice meal. That was the best thing I could have ever done! Not only did my spouse eat two servings of the meal but was also searching for some the next day, which is normally a no- no for him! Thanks so much Soumas Heritage Creole!!!!!!

Wonderfully written cookbook with cultural and family stories to spice it up. Outstanding!

I can't decide which is better, the Historical Family Notes or the recipes. I recommend at least three copies, one for your kitchen, one for a friend or family member, and one as a keepsake.

I am still in amazment over this cookbook! I have cookbooks from around the world and this one is right in there with the best of them. I was so surprised with the historical content as well as the many heirloomed photos Ms. Soumas shares with her cookbook fans.We do alot of entertaining in our home and have used just about all the recipes in the appetizer section. You are really missing a treat not having this cookbook in your home!..GREAT JOB MS. SOUMAS! We will be ordering more!

Panderina has done a wonderful job of blending history and cooking to create this excellent Creole cookbook....it's not just a cookbook...it's a story of a family from decades past to this new millennium......family recipes that have been verbally passed on from generation to generation are included in the cookbook....the language she uses and the history behind the recipes provide an aura in the kitchen while preparing these delicious dishes.....the flavor of Louisiana cuisine has truely been captured inside the pages of this cookbook....it's definitly a keepsake......