Celebrating the traditions of Louisiana's food, chefs, and cooks!

Radio host Poppy Tooker takes readers on a culinary journey filled with the stories of some of Louisiana's most notable chefs and cooks. From the queen of Creole cuisine Leah Chase to Roman Candyman Ronnie Kottemann, Tooker includes profiles and recipes from beloved culinary icons. Photographer David G. Spielman provides an intimate portrait in black and white for each food personality introduced.

Other cookbooks by this author

• Crescent City Farmers Market Cookbook
• Louisiana Eats!: The People, the Food, and Their Stories
• Pascal’s Manale Cookbook: A Family Tradition
• Tujague's Cookbook: Creole Recipes and Lore in the New Orleans Grand Tradition