SynopsisA 104-page hardcover book containing about 100 Cajun and Creole recipes, plus old photos and interesting stories about the author's growing up in the Cajun country of south Louisiana. Recipes include Shrimp Bisque, Andouille & Black Bean Soup, Crawfish-Okra Gumbo, Smothered Okra, Stuffed Tomatoes, Eggplant & Rice Dressing, Stuffed Pork Chops, Chicken & Oyster Pie, Apple Cake, Roasted Pecans., Like the first book in the series, this one is filled with recipes for delicious south Louisiana foods, as well as old photographs and heartwarming stories of Marcelle's growing up in the French-Acadian region of the Bayou State. The book includes brief essays that reveal the character of south Louisiana and its unique culinary culture. For instance: Hot soups for the Cajun soul, 'Putting up' summer vegetables Crawfish galore, 'Smothering' okra, Pickin' pecans Living on the bayou, Holiday cooking, Mardi Gras time! This new edition contains about 100 Cajun and Creole recipes, including: Shrimp Bisque, Andouille & Black Bean Soup, Smothered Okra Crawfish-Okra Gumbo, Stuffed Tomatoes, Eggplant & Rice Dressing Stuffed Pork Chops, Apple Cake, Roasted Pecans. So, if you liked the recipes and identified with the stories in Book 1, you're gonna love what you find in Book 2! Book jacket.