The food in East Texas is more like that of the South than it is like the food of the rest of the State. It sort of starts blending gradually as you move West. The Gulf Coast East of Houston has a lot in common with South... (251 replies, last updated by Cinnamon June 27, 2009)

I’m interested in upgrading my books on all varieties of Louisiana cookery. So far my collection is pretty pathetic. I have the first two volumes of River Road Recipes (the third, offering reduced fat recipes, doesn’t... (58 replies, last updated by speyerer December 24, 2007)

Caroline, I can highly recommend the Cookin Cajun school if you get a class with Susan Murphy. My wife and I have attended at least a dozen and it’s entertaining , a good meal, and it’s possible to learn something if... (7 replies, last updated by Frolic December 9, 2006)

Can anyone tell me the location (and whether it is still in business) of the bakery mentioned by the late Justin Wilson in his book "Homegrown Louisiana Cookin'" Quote: "Mary & Larry Larrieu bake the best breads. I drive 30 miles... (0 replies, last updated by Mike September 9, 2003)

-2 PM) including Diane Trilling, Rick Bayliss, Charlie Trotter, Nathan, the monk who is a baker, someone from Louisiana, Caprial, Cookin' Cheap, Michael Chiarello, Esposito and other Italian cooks, etc. (2 replies, last updated by saucyknave February 1, 2002)

salt/pepper combination.....but it is not fit for a Louisiana crawfish boil. I wonder why TF returns to OB all the time.... Hungry Celeste suggests that he’s telegenic....yup, that’s true I guess, but th' boy is jist... (5 replies, last updated by Suzanne June 23, 2003)

of many drinks. Also fun. Every Saturday there is free in-store concerts at the Louisiana Music Factory on Decatur Street, across from the House of Blues. Sometimes, Abita provides free beer. Hope this helps. (3 replies, last updated by Carol October 25, 2003)

I’ll be going tomorrow night for Restaurant Week. I used to live in NOLA and I’m pretty picky about what “passes” for authentic Louisiana cookin', whether it is a la bayou or a la Brennan’s. I look... (8 replies, last updated by nns September 14, 2006)

://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0960236406/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used from another thread, here is my commentary: >>>"“The Cotton Country Collection” from the Junior Charity League of Monroe, Louisiana.... (19 replies, last updated by alkapal August 8, 2009)

I will be visiting New Orleans mid November. Has anyone had any experience taking “cooking classes” at NEW ORLEANS SCHOOL OF COOKING or COOKIN’ CAJUN COOKING SCHOOL? I know that they both offer either... (6 replies, last updated by Maribeth December 2, 2002)

decided to try my hand at gumbo, I picked up Justin Wilson’s Homegrown Louisiana Cookin'. I highly recommend this book for many different reasons. Simple recipes, simple instructions and pictures of a roux during different... (8 replies, last updated by dhedges53 November 17, 2008)

Beautiful southerners, I am taking a road trip very soon riding I-10 through LA and Baton Rouge. Does anyone know of any good ol' home cookin', Americana, greasy spoon restaurants along the way or in the general BR area? let me... (5 replies, last updated by jword2001 May 5, 2007)

Saveur, Bon Appetit, Food and Wine, Fine Cooking, Cook’s Illustrated, Louisiana Cookin'. (28 replies, last updated by berlinfoodie November 22, 2009)

Annual Jazz Fest trip is coming up next week. Do any of you know of a must-stop-at home cookin' type of place we could visit on the Dallas-Shreveport-Baton Rouge-New Orleans route? We found a funky pink diner last year and would... (5 replies, last updated by BluffViewChound April 24, 2008)

by Pelican Publishing Co 1101 Monroe St Gretna LA 70053: The Justin Wilson Cookbook The justin Wilson #2 Cookbook: Cookin Cajun The Justin Wilson Gpurmet and Gourmand Cookbook —Let me tole you how come the reason for the title... (18 replies, last updated by Niki Rothman December 7, 2005)