Hot Peppers: The Story of Cajuns and Capsicum by Richard Schweid

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  • ISBN 10 0807848263
  • ISBN 13 9780807848265
  • Published Nov 30 1999
  • Format Paperback
  • Page Count 192
  • Language English
  • Edition 2nd Revised edition
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher University of North Carolina Press
  • Imprint The University of North Carolina Press

Publishers Text

Smitten by a love of hot peppers, journalist Richard Schweid travelled to the capital of the US hot sauce industry, New Iberia, Louisiana. This is Cajun country, and "capsicum" (as hot peppers are known botanically) thrive in the region's salty, oil-rich soil. At once an entertaining exploration of the history and folklore that surrounds hot peppers and a fascinating look at the industry built around the fiery crop, this text also offers a sympathetic portrait of a culture and a people in the midst of economic and social change. This edition of "Hot Peppers" has been thoroughly updated and includes some 25 recipes for such delicious spicy dishes as crawfish etoufee, jambalaya, and okra shrimp gumbo.

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