I’m sure many of you recognize this cookbook and author. Paul Prudhomme put Cajun-Style cooking on the map. At the peak of his popularity, he was THE chef everyone wanted to meet and interview. Back in 1986, the Chicago Tribune decided to run a contest, where they asked readers to send in a recipe for gumbo. The […]
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Why I Started This Blog
I love cookbooks. I mean I really love them. I love to read them, treasure them, learn from them, and, of course, cook from them. To me, cookbooks take on a life all of their own. They are history, family, and memories. I have been collecting cookbooks and writing down treasured recipes of family, friends, and neighbors since about age twelve, which means I now own thousands of cookbooks, recipes, and clippings. Now I want to share them with you along with the many other culinary treasures of my cellar." - Debbie Vanni