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Mardi Gras in New Orleans is perhaps the only place where a giraffe named Jenny would not draw any attention. Jenny’s friends, Angelle, Claude, T-Boy, and Lita, teach her about king cakes, parades, floats, and “throws.”
Jam-packed with informative and fun facts, this ABC book teaches Jewish culture and tradition with alliteration and rhyme. In I is for Israel, young readers learn which language is acknowledged nationally, which city is recognized as the capital, and what three major religions are rooted and represented in that country. B is for bagels describes the popular food’s variety as well as what is traditionally eaten with them.
As the life of U.S. senator James Lane unfolded on the Kansas frontier, so did his saintly and dastardly deeds. Some called him a murderer while others affectionately called him a good politician. Carefully preserving the character of the misunderstood senator, this book tells the untold and largely forgotten story of the controversial Civil War-era figure.
Upon inspection, a life can be said to be a composite of mere when, where, why, how, and what. The fictitious character John March was born in the mid-nineteenth century in the formerly Confederate South. He is an inheritor of land and money, expected to become the quintessential “Southern gentleman.” But into every life, some rain must fall, and John March, Southerner is no exception. Paperback.
This cookbook is written especially for children and offers more than recipes. Instructions on how to prepare Kosher snacks and meals are incorporated into a story about Hannah and Hershel, twins who sail up the Mississippi River with their grandmother.
Raised by an old Indian, Kincade knows one thing about living in the deserts of the lawless Old West. He knows how to survive. The Indian taught Kincaid how to destroy evidence of a camp and how to hunt and shoot a rifle. Now, Kincade is one of the best gunfighters in the West, but there’s one—only one—that can match his prowess, the fierce Wil Logan.
Set in sultry New Orleans during the Civil War, this novel tells the story of a certain Confederate army artillery unit. It provides an account of the experiences of Hilary Kincaid’s Battery, or “the ladies’ men,” as they are more playfully called, and gives insight into the nature of war, hope, and peace. Paperback.
“No, mon ami!” You can’t catch me! I’m the King Cake Baby!” So brags a little Mardi Gras trickster in this lively New Orleans adaptation of The Gingerbread Man. The runaway king cake baby escapes an old Creole couple, a praline lady, and a waiter at Café du Monde, but he can’t outsmart the clever baker! After all, who knows better than a baker that a king cake baby belongs inside of a king cake?
When a dangerous hurricane blows into Florida, tall-tale hero Kissimmee Pete is blown headfirst into his craziest adventure yet. As the dark clouds take over the sky and the gusts of wind send his herd of wild cattle clear across town, Pete must rally up his animal friends to save the townspeople from the deadly storm.
A tall tale based on the life of the frontier cowboy, or “cow hunter” as they are called in Florida, Kissimmee Pete, Cracker Cow Hunter is a fast-paced adventure that includes encounters with starvin’ mosquitoes, hairless bears, and gators the size of canoes!
Tour Acadiana and visit the soul of Cajun territory: Lafayette, St. Martinville, New Iberia, Bayou Lafourche, and other bayou country locales. The authors highlight important cultural notes about each stop and provide Kosher recipes that authentically duplicate the celebrated flavors of each area of south Louisiana. Hardcover.
Blend a dash of Kosher with a pinch of Creole and you have the Kosher Creole Cookbook. The authors have combined two famous culinary traditions: the Creole—a blend of certain aspects of French, Spanish, African, and American cooking—and the Jewish, dating from biblical times. Hardcover.
Of all the regional cooking in this country, nothing beats the down-home Southern variety. Even the names of the recipes make your mouth water: Sumter’s Succotash, Revival Veal Ribs, Miss Lou’s Fried Grits, Prissy’s Peanut Soup, Cajun Duck Jambalaya, and Yankee Go Home Cocktail. But what about Olde Southern Kosher Kornbread, Shavuot Potato Shissel, or Kugel mit Roshinkes? That’s Southern cooking, too—Kosher style!
Yes, L is for Louisiana and this child’s first alphabet book combines words and photographs for a fun trip through the ABCs that also shows some of the sights and symbols of the state famous for alligators, bayous, and Cajuns.
Leah Lange Chase was raised in a small, country town across Lake Pontchartrain from New Orleans. With the values instilled in her by devoted parents—hard work, faith and family—she soon grew into a woman to be reckoned with. In her roles as chef of the most popular Creole restaurant in New Orleans, nationally respected patron of the arts, and civic leader, she has influenced the world around her in important ways. Reading her story makes one think, “If she can do it, maybe I can too.”
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Leah Lange Chase was raised in a small, country town across Lake Pontchartrain from New Orleans. With the values instilled in her by devoted parents—hard work, faith and family—she soon grew into a woman to be reckoned with. In her roles as chef of the most popular Creole restaurant in New Orleans, nationally respected patron of the arts, and civic leader, she has influenced the world around her in important ways. Reading her story makes one think, “If she can do it, maybe I can too.” Hardcover.
Esteemed Creole chef, patron of the arts, and civic leader, Leah Chase is a distinguished inspiration to all. As an African American woman raised in rural Louisiana, she boldly broke through racial barriers to become the owner of the renowned Dooky Chase restaurant, an establishment frequented by celebrities. With her faith and hard work, she continues to succeed in her culinary career while garnering admiration from her peers.
Born in 1923, Chase is a living legend known for popularizing Creole cuisine, an advocate for African American equality, and an outspoken voice in politics. While contributing to both the black and white communities of New Orleans, she raised four children, grieved the loss of a daughter, and survived a bombing during the Civil Rights era. Based on her own words, and reflections of others, this biography, which is narrated by her, reveals Leah Chase—a woman of integrity, talent, and ambition. Four Audio CDs, read by Leah Chase.