| Author |
Hearn, Lafcadio, 1850-1904 |
| LoC No. |
43046091
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| Title |
La cuisine creole : a collection of culinary recipes from leading chefs and noted Creole housewives, who have made New Orleans famous for its cuisine
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| Edition |
Second edition
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| Original Publication |
New Orleans: F. F. Hansell & Bro., Ltd., 1885.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Carol Brown, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"La Cuisine Creole" is a collection of culinary recipes published in the late 19th century. This comprehensive cookbook showcases the unique culinary traditions of New Orleans, blending influences from American, French, Spanish, Italian, West Indian, and Mexican cuisines. It serves as both a guide and a celebration of Creole cooking, featuring a variety of well-tested recipes from renowned chefs and local housewives, providing readers an opportunity to explore the rich flavors and practices distinctive to the region. The opening portion of "La Cuisine Creole" introduces readers to the essence of Creole cookery, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful preparation and knowledge in creating flavorful dishes. It begins with an introduction that outlines the cosmopolitan nature of New Orleans cuisine, followed by a detailed focus on making soup, showcasing various recipes that incorporate different vegetables and meats. The text highlights the careful process involved in cooking and offers practical advice for both novice and experienced cooks, aiming to demystify the art of Creole cooking and encourage domestic harmony through well-prepared meals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
TX: Technology: Home economics
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| Subject |
Cookbooks
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| Subject |
Cooking, Creole
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| Subject |
Cooking -- Louisiana -- New Orleans
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
75027 |
| Release Date |
Jan 3, 2025 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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