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La Cuisine Creole A Collection Of Culinary Recipes From Leading Chefs And Noted Creole Housewives, Who Have Made New Orleans Famous For Its Cuisine SECOND EDITION

By: Lafcadio Hearn
Published By: Double9 Books

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La cuisine creole: A collection of culinary recipes from leading chefs and noted Creole housewives, who have made New Orleans famous for its cuisine is a collection of recipes that preserves the culinary identity of New Orleans through its vibrant blend of traditions. Published in the late 19th century, it reflects the convergence of American, French, Spanish, Italian, West Indian, and Mexican influences that define creole cooking. Designed as both a practical guide and cultural homage, the book presents recipes from respected chefs and experienced housewives, each offering insights into local tastes and refined techniques. The introduction emphasizes the thoughtful discipline required to master this cuisine, where flavor emerges from patience and understanding. Soup making is highlighted early, with examples combining vegetables and meats in balanced proportions, illustrating how simplicity and knowledge elevate everyday ingredients. The structure of the text suggests a teaching method meant to guide cooks toward self-reliance and culinary awareness. Rather than merely listing recipes, it creates an immersive experience that honors the social and historical roots of creole life, inviting readers to join a tradition sustained by flavor, care, and creativity.

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Lafcadio Hearn

La cuisine creole: A collection of culinary recipes from leading chefs and noted Creole housewives, who have made New Orleans famous for its cuisine is a collection of recipes that preserves the culinary identity of New Orleans through its vibrant blend of traditions. Published in the late 19th century, it reflects the convergence of American, French, Spanish, Italian, West Indian, and Mexican influences that define creole cooking. Designed as both a practical guide and cultural homage, the book presents recipes from respected chefs and experienced housewives, each offering insights into local tastes and refined techniques. The introduction emphasizes the thoughtful discipline required to master this cuisine, where flavor emerges from patience and understanding. Soup making is highlighted early, with examples combining vegetables and meats in balanced proportions, illustrating how simplicity and knowledge elevate everyday ingredients. The structure of the text suggests a teaching method meant to guide cooks toward self-reliance and culinary awareness. Rather than merely listing recipes, it creates an immersive experience that honors the social and historical roots of creole life, inviting readers to join a tradition sustained by flavor, care, and creativity.

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Product Details

  • Publisher: Double 9 Books
  • Publishing Year: 2025
  • Language: English
  • Paperback: 190pages
  • ISBN-10: 9371138467
  • ISBN-13: 9789371138468
  • Item Weight: 247g
  • Dimension : 216 x 140 x 10.7mm
  • Reading age: 10+
  • Country of Origin : India
  • Importer: Double 9 Books
  • Packer: Double 9 Books
  • Book Type : Cooking > General