1 comments about Great Flavors of Louisiana: Cajun, Creola New America Recipes.

1. I own this book. My Louisiana cousin gave this to me after a visit to their home 10 years ago. It was a little Lagniappe - something extra - for me to remember my visit by. I put off trying the recipes for a while, but once I started making them I couldn't stop. They are authentic, wonderful and easy to make. Everything I've tried from main dishes to desserts has turned out great. Estelles crawfish casserole and chicken jambalaya were the first I made. Both were supremely easy and frozen crawfish are super easy to find even at Walmart. I'm not a left-overs eater traditionally, but I gobbled these down up to two days later. In fact they even tasted better the next day. Five stars for both. The Southern Lemon Chess Pie - which is in the book, but not listed in the index is a true old fashioned standout. I highly recommend this little gem of a cookbook. Who would've guessed it would be so good!

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5 comments about Lessons Learned While Cooking... From the Heart.

1. ...First time I was able to cry and laugh all at the same time while preparing a meal. Recipes are easy to follow and quick. It's a definite cookbook for the soul.



2. After reading Lessons Learned While Cooking...From the Heart, I felt a Comfort or Loving feeling that will be there the rest of my life.
   Craig has inspired me to take notice of life and never say NEVER. Always cherish the moments of family and friends, whether good or bad. What's LIFE without them?
   Lessons Learned While Cooking ...From the Heart gives you all facets of life, ALPHA & OMEGA, the beginning and the end.
   The recipes are bad for the hips, but good for the SOUL. I am proud to know Craig McKneely as a friend and confidant. LOVE YA!



3. In reading this wonderful book I have found things to ponder and share with the many people in my life who have touched my heart. For example: page 66, My Friend, My Mirror, made me realize how my 19 year friendship with Brenda has lasted, when we are so very different. I was inspired to call my mom and read a chapter and a few recipes to her...she insisted on her own copy, which, to her surprise was just being delivered!

   Craig McKneely has captured in a powerful way how we each are affected by those people in our lives whose paths we cross, and in turn inspires us to love ourselves, allow others to love us, and not to be afraid to share our feelings openly and honestly, and to say I Love You before the other person can't hear the feeling behind them.

   While most "cookbooks" suggest obscure ingredients, Craig is not afraid to tell it like it is, and to encourage us to cook from the heart, no matter the ingredients. Comfort food is just that...food and smells which comfort our tummys and our souls.




4. When you begin the journey that is this book you may think you will come away with some new ideas for the kitchen. However, By the time you have finished you will have had a few belly laughs, learned some great recipies and shed a few tears. Craig has done a great job in showing us that the best of times and yes the worst of times can be a source of inspiration to make us stronger and that everything looks better after a good meal.

   A great read that you will come back to time and time again!




5. A charming and slightly quirky look at the lessons of a southern life learned through the kitchen and cooking -- and the recipes are good too! This is a treasure you will want to share.

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