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Summary: A bit of southern heaven!!
Review: I cannot say enough about how functional and interesting this cookbook is. I have a closet full of cookbooks, but this is my personal "no fail" favorite. My first was worn out from many years of use, and I gladly purchased my second copy. The recipes are outstanding, and the arrangement of the list of ingredients as well as the cooking instructions are easy to follow. This book is a fascinating glimpse into the delicious world of southern cooking. If you are interested in purchasing a cookbook you will use over and over, not just thumb through and place on a shelf, this is it. Forks up to those who compiled and illustrated it!
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Summary: Wonderful old style cooking
Review: This is not my first time owning this book. I am actually replacing the edition my Grandmother gave me in 1988. I loaned it to someone about 3 years ago and she still hesitates to tell me when I will get it back. I don't like the fact that I haven't gotten it back but I understand why I haven't "Cane River Cuisine" is a wonderful collection of time tested recipes by local Louisana cooks. The recipes are interesting, relatively easy to prepare and for the most part, appealing to a variety of tastes. In my opinion, it is a good cross section of Louisana cooking styles, ingredients and tastes. I say this because some of my family members come from Baton Rouge and New Orleans so I have some experience with Louisana cooking styles. My favorite recipe in this book is the meat pies featured on the first page. The pies remind me of the ones my mother made when I was a kid. They are meaty, spicy and the crust is flaky and tender. I have served them as a main course and made smaller versions to serve as appetizers for parties. They have turned out wonderfully every time. I have enjoyed cooking from this book. However, some people who shy away from "comfort foods" might be put off by the types of oils, cooking methods (frying) and high calorie ingredients in some of the recipes. Restraint is all though. Eating these foods (or any food) in moderation is the key maintaining one's health while enjoying some really good eats. The book has everything you will need to cook a down home Southern meal from clever appetizers to rich, delicious deserts. Enjoy it!
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