An Absolute MUST for EVERY LOUISIANA CREOLE FOOD LOVIN GOURMET, it is filled with vintage and full-color contemporary food photos recently shot at the beautiful old colonial plantation guesthouse -COURTABLEAU HOUSE- in historic Washington, Louisiana! And, of course, the food photos are splendid, and represent a never before seen representation of the authentic and historic, meals of the French speaking parishes of Evangeline, St. Landry, Avoyelles and rural Lafayette. All food titles have been preserved in their original French names (with English subtitles) that they may never be forgotten. A unique essay by Mr. La Fleur (a teacher of modern French, and speaker of the two primary dialects of Louisiana French, is also an international interpreter/tourguide to France for over 30yrs) adds a new update on an old subject, rarely treated objectively, or factually; the difference(s) of Creole & Cajun French language, food and culture. Mr. La Fleur's dictionary/lexicon is truly informative, fascinating and long overdue. This book is the long-awaited, never expected tribute to the people, culture and uniquely delicious food of French-speaking south Louisiana!
The photographs areby NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CAJUN PHOTOGRAPHER, Norris Fontenot. Rare and traditional recipes are presented. Mr. John's exquisite Louisiana "nouveau creole" cuisine, a Louisiana Spices & Herbs section, a Louisiana Home-made WINES article, HORS D'OEUVRES, ENTREES, SALADS, SOUPS, GUMBOS, DESSERTS , and even a HIGH TEA section, are some wonderful features. These culinary delights have been a well kept secret enjoyed by COURTABLEAU HOUSE family, guests & friends for almost a decade now.
Due to the fact that our food and service have become so highly sought and appreciated, we are now scheduling guest stays and private lunch and dinners up to a year in advance! Mr. John is now seriously considering opening a full-scale Cafe. "We may do a week-end Spring/Summer Cafe this year."
A special section, 'OTHER SECRETS' by talented veteran Cajun/Creole cooks! from Cafes and Kitchens from St. Landry and Evangeline parishes is also presented. This unique work features Mr. John's "nouveau creole" signature breakfast menus along with a comprehensive list of ingredients available through this CREOLE COOKBOOKS ON-LINE STORE!
A limited amount of hardcover, signed editions will be reserved for gourmet collector's. Introductory price $59.95 Orders now being taken. This cookbook is now available in BOOKS IN PRINT. ANTICIPATED PUBLICATION/PRINTING march 15, 2010.
email: info@courtableauhouse.com Ph. 337 418 1506
Also forthcoming:
The Old World Architecture of Washington, Louisiana: The Third Oldest Settlement in the Louisiana Purchase est. 1720, by John laFleur Photography by Norris Fontenot
You'll keep this book near your reading table for a long timeThis beautiful book documents, in full-color and black and white photography, the exquisite old Colonial and Victorian era houses, buildings, churches and graveyards known and unknown by travelers to this remarkable historic village. Never-before-seen interiors and private gardens are opened to the world for the first time. Research and Interviews with the owners and local historians are conducted by Mr. LaFleur, an erudite in the French language and culture of South Louisiana and resident owner of Jean-Batiste La Fleur plantation property, (now Courtableau House Plantation Guesthouse B&B) in historic Washington. The fascinating stories and the exquisite photography will reveal why Southern Living magazine profiled this historic town as a top "get-away".
A limited amount of hardcover, signed editions by author and photographer will be reserved for our clients and collectors too. Orders being taken now. Retail: $ 29.95
email: info@courtableauhouse.com Ph. 337 331 5681
MARK'S MANUAL OF LOUISIANA NATIVES PLANTS & OTHER TROPICALS, by Mark Gillis, featuring the natural beauty and light of subjects featured in full-color digital photography!
For those of us who wonder through a lovely garden or park and don't know the names of some of the most commonly viewed to the most remarkable plants around us, this book is for you! Mark Gillis has spent a life-time cultivating, propagating and collecting Louisiana native plants to the most unusual tropicals around. They are not all just "weeds"! Beautiful photography, practical and interestingly informative, a must for the "ignorant" and the experienced gardener alike. Orders being taken now. Retail: $29.95
email: info@courtableauhouse.com Ph. 337 331 5681
WE CALL IT, "PETIT DEJEUNER" by John la Fleur, photography by Norris Fontenot
We call it "breakfast" is all about the splendid Creole breakfast course menus and presentations created at Courtableau House B&B, in historic Washington, La; the author's ancestral plantation home. These delicious recipes are easy to produce, but remarkable in flavor and in originality. Our fabulous presentations have impressed our clients for eight years, as the photography of their beauty will no doubt impress you! Served in our antique crockery, and 1800's era Haviland Limoges-France china, these delicious Creole gourmet meals take us back to another world in the magic of the painted dining hall at beautiful Courtableau House, a Louisiana state historic property! Orders being taken now.
email: info@courtableauhouse.com Ph. 337 331 5681
-RESERVE YOUR COPY BY CALLING, or EMAILING US TODAY at: 337 331 5681; email: info@courtableauhouse.com!!! As soon as they are printed we will direct our patrons to Amazon.com and other distributors; or you can purchase from us directly for the signed/limited editions. We anticipate the Cookbook will be available by the Spring of 2009.
