The River Road, from Baton Rouge along the Mississippi River to New Orleans, is a section famous for good cooking, which is so much a part of our heritage and tradition here in Louisiana.
Our culinary history is old.
Influenced principally by the French and Spanish, it is Creole Cooking.
And it is truly Southern!
The French enhanced their own outstanding cuisine with the great abundance found in Louisiana-the herbs, seafood, games, meat, vegetables, and fruits.
The Spanish added zest and the African slaves contributed their knowledge and use of herbs.
South Louisianians today are proud of this heritage-cooking that is truly an art.
Delightful creations such as gumbos and crayfish bisque, courtbouillons and jabalayas, shrimp Creole, hushpuppies, pralines and just a good cup of coffee-these are all distinctly ours to share.
To a glorious past and a gourmet future we dedicate "River Road Recipes."
The Junior League of Baton Rouge, Inc., proudly announces that as of March 31, 1980, the combined sales of River Road Recipes and River Road Recipes II, A Second Helping, have earned $1,000,000 for the Community Trust Fund to help sponsor League projects in the community.
Book is in good condition. General shelf and corner wear. Some white marks on the front and back cover. A solid reading copy. Tearing at the top left on the front cover. Staining on the front and back cover. Please see photos for details, and let me know if you have any questions.