Precious Memories in the Kitchen
Precious Memories in the Kitchen by Paulette Langbecker is a culinary exploration published by Xlibris Corporation in May 2010. This 254-page book is written in English and offers a unique perspective on cooking in New Orleans, particularly in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The author shares her experiences of introducing traditional country cooking to a diverse group of workers and cooks, highlighting the joy of blending regional flavors and recipes.
Readers will find a collection of local and family recipes that reflect the rich culinary heritage of New Orleans, including Cajun dishes and lesser-known specialties like chitterlings. Langbecker also recounts the efforts of volunteers who contributed to the community during a challenging time, emphasizing the spirit of togetherness and gratitude. This edition captures not only the essence of cooking but also the stories behind the meals, making it a heartfelt addition to any kitchen library.
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My inspiration in making this book was cooking in New Orleans after Katrina. Almost all our workers were from up in the northern states. The cooks were from up there also, so when I got the chance to introduce some good ole down-home country cooking, they liked it. Also you can’t come to New Orleans without eating some Cajun food. I had a lot of fun with some of the dishes—things they had never heard of, and some they had heard of but had never tried, by choice mostly. Our pastor asked me one day if I knew how to cook chitterlings (or chitlins). I suppose you know what this is. It’s the intestines of the hogs prepared as food, better known as the unseen part of the hog. I cooked them, and to my surprise, some liked them, even my husband, who is from Wisconsin. I had many requests for the local recipes, so I decided to put them all together with some of our old family recipes. I have also tried to tell the story of the work of the volunteers and how we appreciate them.
To all who gave up their time and money to help people in need, God bless you all. When Katrina came, we asked God, “How much do you love us?” He opened his arms and said, “The whole world full.” And the whole world came. Thank you!
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