A Perfect Example of Community

Communities come in all shapes and sizes. There are local geographic communities, athletic communities, arts communities and the list goes on and on. In other words, when we talk about a "community" cookbook it could refer to a locale or to a group of followers devoted to a particular subject.

In the case of new cookbook, That Sounds Good, A Cookbook Celebrating 30 Years of WWOZ, it is the latter. This spectacular cookbook (which is available for purchase later this month) was put together by Friends of WWOZ, a community radio station in New Orleans dedicated to preserving and showcasing the music of Louisiana. This book is a perfect example of telling a story through the subject of food. It is loaded with recipes from local musicians, writers, and industry talent. The photographs take the reader through a 30-year time period that saw great changes in the music and art, as well as radio itself.

If you like good Louisiana cuisine and enjoy jazz music along with great "behind the music" stories, check out That Sounds Good - you'll be glad you did.

A FAVORITE SINCE 2002

Everyone raves about Louisiana cuisine; this is evidenced by the great success if various regional titles throughout the state. River Road Recipes, Come On In, Tell Me More, Secret Ingredients, Roux to Do and Krewes in the Kitchen are just a few successful titles out of dozens I could mention.

However, in 2002 one of my all time favorites was published by noted restaurateur Dickie Brennan. Palace Cafe, The Flavor of New Orleans was introduced as a marketing and sales tool for The Palace Cafe.  I mention this title as a new copy just came across my desk from the latest printing of this excellent title.

What I like best (among many features in this title) is the fact that he holds nothing back. Each recipe features a tidbit of special information about it and this information brings the book to life.  Aside from the fabulous recipes, food photos and photos of staff within the Cafe are Dickie's sauces, stocks and seasonings--truly a treasure of insider information.

If you like Louisiana cuisine at its best do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of Dickie Brennan's Palace Cafe.