Chatting Books Online Day 52. Today’s recommended book has a fantastic title : Who’s your Mama, are you Catholic, and can you make a roux ? by Marcelle Bienvenu.
Since the author, Marcelle Bienvenu, worked in both newspapers , and in restaurants, it should come as no surprise that this book is part cookbook but with an article or essay on Cajun life on nearly every page making it a great book whether you want a cookbook or a delightful read . With a title based on the questions any new person is likely to be asked at a southern or Cajun gathering - not to be nosy , but instead to find a connection - this book will give you a window into this culture that will at once feel familiar and welcoming .
One of my favorite things about this clever book is that the recipes and articles in this book are arranged by season rather than alphabetically or randomly so you get a blackberry tart (tarte a la bouillie) and a crawfish bisque recipe (among many more) in spring , fig preserves in summer , duck, oyster , and andouille gumbo in fall , etc.
This fourth edition ( originally published in 1991) contains all the original articles and recipes in a sturdy hardcover edition for $22.95
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