Other: Cajun Cookbook Review

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I received this cookbook yesterday as a Father's Day present and haven't put it down.

John Folse's The Encyclopedia of Cajun and Creole Cuisine is the compilation of four years of research, two years of writing and a lifetime of experience cooking and sharing Louisiana's cuisine. At 841 pages and about 10 pounds in weight, this comprehensive book includes countless historical images, dazzling color and tantalizing food photography that illustrates the foundation and evolution of Cajun and Creole cooking. This beautiful book includes more than 700 time-tested, easy-to-follow recipes from Chef John Folse, one of south Louisiana's most distinguished chefs.

John Folse is one of my favorite chefs. Not only is he a great chef but he is very much a Cajun and Creole historian. This is the best book on this type of cuisine I have seen. This is a coffee table book.

 

[BigTex]

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I have a couple of his cookbooks myself. I lived in Lafayette Louisiana at one time and used to watch a cooking show he had on at the time. He is a couple of steps up from the Justin Wilson type but still easy enough for a rookie like me to attempt some of his recipes.

I didnt know if he was still with us till yesterday when I saw him judge mufalettas ( sp ? ) on Throw Down with Bobby Flay on the Food Network.

And Happy Early Fathers Day Bayou !!

 

[derek4tide]

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I have a couple of his cookbooks myself. I lived in Lafayette Louisiana at one time and used to watch a cooking show he had on at the time. He is a couple of steps up from the Justin Wilson type but still easy enough for a rookie like me to attempt some of his recipes.

I didnt know if he was still with us till yesterday when I saw him judge mufalettas ( sp ? ) on Throw Down with Bobby Flay on the Food Network.

And Happy Early Fathers Day Bayou !!

I was told once that Justin Wilson was not even cajun, nor was he from Louisiana. I was told that was all an act he did. Any truth?

 

[BigTex]

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I was told once that Justin Wilson was not even cajun, nor was he from Louisiana. I was told that was all an act he did. Any truth?

Here ya go Derek :

http://www.justinwilson.com/

According to his website, he was half Cajun.

 

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I was told once that Justin Wilson was not even cajun, nor was he from Louisiana. I was told that was all an act he did. Any truth?

Justin Wilson was born in Roseland, La. just east of Baton Rouge, La. and he spent many years in Acadiana before finally settling in Mississippi.

 

[derek4tide]

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Justin Wilson was born in Roseland, La. just east of Baton Rouge, La. and he spent many years in Acadiana before finally settling in Mississippi.

Thanks, guys. I was very doubtful of my source.

 

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I still can't say enough good about this book. It is a history book, it is a cook book and it is entertaining reading filled with many pictures. It seems impossible to turn through a few pages without getting hungry. Many of the recipes look impossible but Chef Folse walks you through the steps with ease and befor you know it you have made the dish. Other Chefs should follow Chef Fole's lead by using his format.