Chef Folse's seventh cookbook is the authoritative collection on Louisiana's culture and cuisine. The book features more than 850 full-color pages, dynamic historical Louisiana photographs and more than 700 recipes. You will not only find step-by-step directions to preparing everything from a roux to a cochon de lait, but you will also learn about the history behind these recipes. Cajun and Creole cuisine was influenced by seven nations that settled Louisiana, from the Native Americans to the Italian immigrants of the 1800s. Learn about the significant contributions each culture made-okra seeds carried here by African slaves, classic French recipes recalled by the Creoles, the sausage-making skills of the Germans and more. Relive the adventure and romance that shaped Louisiana, and recreate the recipes enjoyed in Cajun cabins, plantation kitchens and New Orleans restaurants. Chef Folse has hand picked the recipes for each chapter to ensure the very best of seafood, game, meat, poultry, vegetables, salads, appetizers, drinks and desserts are represented. From the traditional to the truly unique, you will develop a new understanding and love of Cajun and Creole cuisine. The Encyclopedia would make a perfect gift or simply a treasured addition to your own cookbook library.
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By Stove Hound
Format:Hardcover
This book is the authoritative publication on Cajun and Creole cuisine. The research is reliable, the photography is stunning. The recipes must be kitchen tested as they really work! The historical content is commanding and gives one an insight not only into the culture of South Louisiana but also the determining factor into how and why the cuisine evolved. This is a dependable reference book one can be confident in for any culinary research or party planning. The stories associated with each recipe make wonderful dinner conversation. This book would be a bargain at twice the price.
23 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
For the last 5 years we've been living in the deserts of Mexico and southern Arizona. I know all too well what it means to miss New Orleans. On a trip home last summer, friends of ours had this book displayed on their coffee table. I knew immediately I had to have it on my own table in Arizona. People there just don't understand our passion for food and culture.
The book is a salve for my longing for home. It is the most beautiful cookbook I've ever seen. But its so much more than a cookbook -- it's a cultural catalog of south Louisiana history, food and life. Whenever I'm really missing home, I pop in a Harry Connick Jr. CD, browse this tome for a good recipe and cook up something from home while sipping a glass of wine. As the Visa commercial goes...."priceless!" Buy this book!!!
I also bought the book for my Dad who lost all his cookbooks in Katrina -- this is the only book that could come close to replacing a collection of Louisiana cookbooks.
The book is a salve for my longing for home. It is the most beautiful cookbook I've ever seen. But its so much more than a cookbook -- it's a cultural catalog of south Louisiana history, food and life. Whenever I'm really missing home, I pop in a Harry Connick Jr. CD, browse this tome for a good recipe and cook up something from home while sipping a glass of wine. As the Visa commercial goes...."priceless!" Buy this book!!!
I also bought the book for my Dad who lost all his cookbooks in Katrina -- this is the only book that could come close to replacing a collection of Louisiana cookbooks.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book goes far beyond any cookbook's boundaries. Yes it has hand picked recipes that are tried and proven and full of history that makes it well worth the price. But The first Chapter, "Louisiana her story" puts this book in a category that has not yet been created. Reading how the seven nations came together over hundreds of years each bringing their own culture and watching it all mesh together to becom what is known as Cajun Creole & Cuisine is rally a work of art. Little things like why the Timbalier Islands are named such by the French Aristocratic women as they saw the islands lighted by tens of thousands of lighting bugs...resembling a grand Chandelier. This book should be in the hands of every Culinary student, history student, Louisiana residences and eateries.
Well researched from front to back...I recommend it to everyone!
Well researched from front to back...I recommend it to everyone!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great history and even better recipes!
This is a book that is well worth the price. Not only do you get a historical perspective on where the unique foods come from, you also get some fantastic recipes! Read more
Published 20 days ago by NancyJ
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Beautiful book.
I have purchased three of these books now. One for myself and two for gifts. Excellent history and well as recipes.
I highly recommend this book just for the historical value. Read more
I highly recommend this book just for the historical value. Read more
Published 26 days ago by bluehair
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Cook Book Ever!
This is an amazing book! We bought it because we watched a guy on a food show that said "This is the only cookbook I use. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kerrie Roberts
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Truely Cajun and truly amazing!
Unless you're addicted to cookbook collecting like me this is the only Cajun cookbook you'll ever need to cook for family, friends and crowds. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Shirley Ross
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The Bible of Cajun Cooking
If you cannot appreciate the Cajun recipes that are in this book, then you may want to look at cooking another type of food. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Unbiased G
5.0 out of 5 stars
For both the kitchen and the coffee table
Great book with great stories, pictures, and recipes. Works great as a gift for anyone that likes cajun food or Louisiana.
Published 3 months ago by RMSands
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Resource
A friend of mine had this cookbook. It's full of excellent recipes and lots of anecdotal history and folklore. I'm not even close to finishing reading it, but I'm loving it!
Published 4 months ago by Patricia J. Murty
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really great recipe book
Chef Folse created a great cook book with this one. In it you'll find recipes for everyday products like chicken, pork, beef, and you'll also find recipes for some game animals as... Read more
Published 4 months ago by G. Boudreaux
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The Encyclopedia of Cajun and Creole Cuisine
Have purchased one for all three of my adult children; I think it is a great review of Cajun cooking as well as a wonderful cook book.
Published 4 months ago by Charles D. Blencke
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful recipes, history and photography!!
We bought this at the recommendation of our Cajun cousins and were NOT disappointed. Highly recommended: seafood gumbo and bread pudding.
Published 4 months ago by Susan G
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