Here is the family cookbook!  Late in 2006 I began to realize how important food was to the culture of the New Orleans family.  After being separated for more than a year after relocating, food was still a topic that I could discuss with any family member.  I also realized that if all of the family recipes weren't in writing, some of them would eventually be lost.   With the help of my immediate and extended family, I put together this cookbook full of family favorites.

 

Many years ago I received my first spiral bound copy of this cookbook from my Maw Maw Lacassin.  It is comprised of a plethora of New Orleans and "home cooking" type recipes that were originally distributed in the electric bill of Nopsi and Entergy customers.  Quite a few years ago, Entergy compiled all of the recipes into a book and gave it out.  Most recently, Entergy donated the rights to the book to the United Way and they now sell them as a fundraiser.  However, I cannot locate any place to buy the book.  When I relocated after hurricane Katrina, my book was packed away and I used this electronic version as reference.  If you have the opportunity, buy a copy from the United Way.  Otherwise, here is the version in Adobe Acrobat format.  (click on the title to download)