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. ALSO, CHECK OUT OUR TOURIST KIOSK FOR PURCHASING FOOD AND INGREDIENTS FROM SOUTH LOUISIANA CAJUN/CREOLE SOURCES! These culinary delights have been a well kept secret enjoyed by COURTABLEAU HOUSE family, guests & friends for almost a decade now.
NEWLY REVISED, Commemorative EDITION WILL feature a commemorative fleur de lys and will be AUTOGRAPHED. The cultural history has been refined and richly supplemented to address specific concerns for which answers are still sought -CREOLE GOURMET CHEF/EDUCATOR, JOHN la FLEUR ii
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." We do provide private guest breakfasts, lunches and dinnere by reservation/request only!
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 BOOKSTORE ON-LINE!
PRICE: $49.95 (sales tax and shipping separate) Orders now being taken, email: creolebookcreolebookstore@gmail.com for faster service,call us at: 337 418 1506
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OUR BOOK HAS BEEN HAILED AND PRAISED AS:
"...bound to be a Louisiana classic, we have nothing like it in our store..." -Cindi Hamilton, UL Museum Art Bookstore, Lafayette, La.
"...PURE ART!" -Bobby Dardeau, Editor/Founder of, LA BONNE NOUVELLE magazine of Louisiana.
"..there is nothing like it in our market...!" Forest Books Distributor, Paul Schoeffler.
A Cultural Legacy, Creole Gourmet Secrets of Louisiana is now represented in such renown independent bookstores * as:
World-famous, New Orleans Cafe' du Monde gift shop
New Orleans Museum of Art-NOMA Bookstore
BLUE CYPRESS BOOKS, OAK ST. NEW ORLEANS, LA.
OCTAVIA BOOKS, NEW ORLEANS, LA.
Faulkner's in New Orleans (behind the St. Louis Cathedral)
BECKHAM'S BOOKS, NEW ORLEANS FRENCH QUARTER
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA'S, ART MUSEUM BOOKSTORE, LAFAYETTE, LA.
T-B0Y'S CAJUN SLAUGHTER HOUSE & GROCERY, MAMOU, LA.
Cafe Opera, Washington, La.
BLAKE'S FAMILY PHARMACY, VILLE PLATTE, LA.
The Palace Cafe' Opelousas, La.
REED'S FAMILY PHARMACY, MAMOU, LA.
VILLE PLATTE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, VILLE PLATTE, LA.
CASA AZUL, GRAND COTEAU, LA.
Jackson, Natchez, Hattiesburg & Biloxi, Mississippi Independent Booksellers
Bienville's Books, Mobile, Alabama
The Kitchen Shop, Natchitoches, La.
* "We are not represented by commercial chainstore booksellers such as Barnes & Noble, etc. by choice." -Author John la Fleur II
If you are trying to order our highly sought cultural history & Creole gourmet cookbook, A Cultural Legacy, Creole Gourmet Secrets of Louisiana, please go to CREOLE BOOKSTORE button at upper left of this page and have your credit card info ready to order. We will get back to you as soon as possible, by email or by phone-you tell us! Also, please let us know how you would like the author, educator & Creole gourmet, Chef John laFleur to inscribe your autographed copy/copies. And, thankyou for your patronage! Email:
3RD PRINTING now DELIVERED! ORDER NOW!
Our book was featured at the ROTARY CLUB International Convention in New Orleans, la. as the book to specially represent our Louisiana state heritage! Our book is now truly international having been sent to Australia, Ontario Canada, France, Ukraine, Spain and Argentina!
Many thanks to California for tremendous support as well!
Come and see us at jAZZ Fest in New Orleans next year!
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(OUR STORE IS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION. IT WILL FEATURE COOKBOOKS, LOUISIANA CULTURAL & ART HISTORIES, BIOGRAPHY, LOUISIANA KITCHEN WARE, UTENSILS, CREOLE/CAJUN PACKAGED FOODS, COFFEE & SEASONINGS, ECLECTIC GIFTS, PHOTOGRAPHY, FINE ART, GRIS GRIS, NATIVE PLANTS, SEEDS, SEEDLINGS, STATUARY, & GARDENING TOOLS)
