Some may think gumbo is simply a delicious stew, but down in Cajun country we know a gumbo is so much more. The magic of history, family tradition, local customs, and bayou seasoning meld to created a swirling wonder of flavor that enchants the...

A Penguin Named Patience by Suzanne Lewis Patience is a South African penguin. She is small at roughly 6 pounds and approximately 20 inches tall; but at 24 years old, she is the "penguin in charge" of the penguin exhibit at New Orleans's Audubon...

With more than 1.4 million copies sold, this community cookbook is considered by most to be the textbook of Louisiana cuisine. Cajun, Creole, and Deep South flavors are richly preserved in authentic gumbos, jambalayas, courts-bouillons, pralines, and more. Favorite recipes include Crawfish Bisque, Garlic...

A melting pot of New Orleans' diverse flavors, cultures, and history.New Orleans' most famous Creole restaurants, including Antoine's, Brennan's, Galatoire's, Arnaud's, and Mr. B's Bistro, offer more than fifty authentic Creole dishes bursting with the city's benchmark flavors. French, Spanish, and Caribbean cuisines, among...

Cajun Alphabet Book by James Rice Gaston the green-nosed alligator, the loveable hero of the famous Cajun Night Before Christmas, leads young readers through the alphabet, and in the process gives them a clever and practical lesson in Cajun French. Peppered with humorous illustrations...

One of America's greatest restaurants, Brennan's in New Orleans is known worldwide as a home of fine cuisine. "Breakfast at Brennan's" is a longstanding tradition among sophisticated visitors to the city. This collection of the Brennan family's distinctive Creole recipes was first issued in...

Taste of Tremé Creole, Cajun, and Soul Food from New Orleans' Famous Neighborhood of JazzBy Todd-Michael St. PierreDive into the heart of New Orleans and whip up classic Cajun and Creole comfort food in your own kitchen and laissez les bons temps rouler.In Tremé,...

JAMES BEARD AWARD NOMINEE • IACP AWARD FINALIST • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A fun, flavorful cookbook with more than 95 recipes and Power-Ups featuring chef Mason Hereford’s irreverent take on Southern food, from his awarding-winning New Orleans restaurant Turkey and the Wolf“Mason...

The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown, beloved children’s book author of Goodnight Moon, in a sturdy board book edition, perfect for little hands.“If you run away,” said his mother, “I will run after you. For you are my little bunny.”A little bunny keeps...

Delicious twists on New Orleans fare from celebrity chef and restaurateur Jason Santos. Chef Jason Santos garnered national acclaim with his run on Fox’s TV show Hell’s Kitchen, where he earned second place in the cut-throat competition. His culinary prowess can be experienced in...