Taste of Treme: Creole, Cajun, and Soul Food from New Orleans' Famous Neighborhood of Jazz [Hardcover]

Todd-Michael St. Pierre (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 6, 2012

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In Tremé, jazz is always in the air and something soulful is simmering on the stove. This gritty neighborhood celebrates a passion for love, laughter, friends, family and strangers in its rich musical traditions and mouth-watering Southern food. Infuse your own kitchen with a Taste of Tremé by serving up its down-home dishes and new twists on classic New Orleans favorites like:

• Muffuletta Salad
• Chargrilled Oysters
• Crawfi sh and Corn Beignets
• Shrimp and Okra Hushpuppies
• Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
• Roast Beef Po’ Boy
• Creole Tomato Shrimp Jambalaya
• Bananas Foster

Including fascinating cultural facts about the music, architecture and dining that make up Tremé, this book will have your taste buds tapping to the beat of a big brass band.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Todd-Michael St. Pierre is a Cajun and Creole foodie and New Orleans native. He has served as a judge for the Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest and has developed recipes for Cooking Light magazine. Todd-Michael's books have been featured in The San Francisco Chronicle, The Denver Post and on AOL Food. His work can be seen at: ToddStPierre.com

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Ulysses Press (November 6, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 161243097X
• ISBN-13: 978-1612430973
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 0.6 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #61,501 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

New Orleans native and foodie, Todd-Michael St. Pierre is author of the popular Cookbooks 1-Taste of Tremé 2-The Southern Po'Boy Cookbook 3-Who Dat Cookin' 4-A Streetcar Named Delicious & 5-House of the Rising Bun: Big Easy Baking. And kid's books like 1-A Piece of Sky 2-The Crawfish Family Band 3-Aidan and the Anteater & 4-Who Dat Night Before Christmas. Todd-Michael has served as a judge for the Reading Rainbow Young Writer's & Illustrators Contest! He's developed recipes for Cooking Light magazine & his books have been featured in The San Francisco Chronicle, The Denver Post, New Orleans Times-Picayune & on AOL Food! You can read more about this author and his books at his website... ToddStPierre.com

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Destined to be a classic October 30, 2012

By Ellen Cook

Format:Hardcover

When I was growing up in south Louisiana, there was a classic cookbook called "First You Make a Roux" that was in everybody's kitchen. This cookbook, by veteran cookbook and children's book author, Todd-Michael St. Pierre is destined to be this generation's classic. It pays homage to it's predecessor by offering up the basics...."And First You Make a Roux" (with 3 options, including the traditional plus two healthier. fat-free options), "The Holy Trinity, Wit or Wit-out Da Pope" (I won't explain...buy the book) several spice mixes...so, it's perfect for the novice aspiring Cajun/Creole chef. The cookbook is "peppered" with history, anecdotes and explanations of cultural expressions and traditions that draw you deep into the beauty, uniqueness and richness that defines New Orleans and south Louisiana. Todd-Michael's deep love of his native land and his heritage is evident, making it not just a superior cookbook, but an engaging read. The illustrations are top notch, especially the beautiful artwork by Diane Milsap that bookmarks each section. But in the end, it's all about the recipes. The classics are all there, and believe me they are classic....just like my MawMaw used to make....but they are embellished with whimsical new names that he uses to introduce the reader to different aspects of the culture (including honoring some of our literary greats). But it doesn't stop there...there are what I'll call the "nouveaux" classics like "Clotile's Crawfish and Brussel Sprouts" and "Lambreaux's Strawberry-Asparagus Salad" and "Storyville Creole Macaroni and Cheese"...and so many more that I haven't tried yet! And don't worry, he didn't leave out the classic New Orleans cocktails!! This is a treasure and I am buying copies for my family and everyone else I know for Christmas.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars You can taste New Orleans as you read October 26, 2012

By Pamela Kampitsis

Format:Hardcover

As a displaced New Orleanian, The Taste of Treme delivers exactly what I needed. It replaced many old family recipes lost in Katrina, while documenting some of my fondest memories; makin' groceries, suckin da heads and pinchin da tails, beignets, Jazz Fest, `Holy Trinity wit' Da Pope'. I've read it cover to cover and have already prepared three delicious dishes. T-M has not only supplied great recipes, but also gives a taste of the `real' New Orleans in his inserts and photos. You will cherish this book. I also recommend it as a gift; share `the real thing', not only authentic recipes, but also facts about New Orleans in a fun and easy reading manner. You too will say Merci Beaucoup!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars C'est Incroyable! October 26, 2012

By M. Matthews

Format:Hardcover

I have many of Todd-Michael St. Pierre's books (both cookbooks & childrens)and they never fail to delight. The first thing I made from this latest book was Crawfish and Corn Beignets. My husband raved!

The recipes truly capture the essence of Louisiana and especially New Orleans. The book's charm is Todd-Michael's approach to his subject, simply sharing the wonder, the uniqueness, the magic that is his birthright as a native Louisianan.

The recipes are pure lagniappe, for us to be able to prepare his food and experience his world. If I could give 100 stars, I would. This is so much more than a "cookbook". It's really a door which allows the reader to step into his world.

You won't be disappointed!