Synopses & Reviews
LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS ROULER
In Tremé, jazz is always in the air and something soulful is simmering on the stove. This gritty neighborhood celebrates a passion for love, laughter, friends, family and strangers in its rich musical traditions and mouth-watering Southern food. Infuse your own kitchen with a Taste of Tremé by serving up its down-home dishes and new twists on classic New Orleans favorites like:
• Muffuletta Salad
• Chargrilled Oysters
• Crawfi sh and Corn Beignets
• Shrimp and Okra Hushpuppies
• Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
• Roast Beef Po’ Boy
• Creole Tomato Shrimp Jambalaya
• Bananas Foster
Including fascinating cultural facts about the music, architecture and dining that make up Tremé, this book will have your taste buds tapping to the beat of a big brass band.
Synopsis
LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS ROULERIn Trem , jazz is always in the air and something soulful is simmering on the stove. This gritty neighborhood celebrates a passion for love, laughter, friends, family and strangers in its rich musical traditions and mouth-watering Southern food. Infuse your own kitchen with a
Taste of Trem by serving up its down-home dishes and new twists on classic New Orleans favorites like:
- Muffuletta Salad
- Chargrilled Oysters
- Crawfi sh and Corn Beignets
- Shrimp and Okra Hushpuppies
- Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
- Roast Beef Po' Boy
- Creole Tomato Shrimp Jambalaya
- Bananas Foster
Including fascinating cultural facts about the music, architecture and dining that make up Trem , this book will have your taste buds tapping to the beat of a big brass band.
Synopsis
Down-home recipes celebrating the flavors, culture, and spirit of the most vibrant and historic neighborhood in the Big Easy
Bordering its touristy French Quarter twin, the Treme neighborhood is the true birthplace of New Orleans jazz culture. From its earliest days as a neighborhood for free people of color, it has long been famous for its distinctive architecture, creative music and flavorful cuisine. Now, Taste of Treme captures this vibrant district with an authentic collection of its most mouth-watering dishes and tasty cocktails.
From scrumptious Po' Boy sandwiches, spicy Creole Gumbo, and colorful Mardi Gras Pasta Salad to incredible Shrimp Creole, flaky beignets, and King Cake Cupcakes, this book includes everything that makes Treme a one-of-a-kind foodie destination.
Unequaled for its depth of soul and legendary appetite for life, the Treme neighborhood has recently gained national attention from the critically acclaimed HBO show of the same name. With the recipes in Taste of Treme, fans of the showor anyone else who craves the most deliciously satisfying soul foodcan create authentic Big Easy cuisine that laissez les bons temps rouler.
About the Author
Todd-Michael St. Pierre is a Cajun and Creole foodie and New Orleans native. He has served as a judge for the Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest and has developed recipes for Cooking Light magazine. Todd-Michael's books have been featured in The San Francisco Chronicle, The Denver Post and on AOL Food. His work can be seen at: ToddStPierre.com