Williams-Sonoma Foods of the World: New Orleans: Authentic Recipes Celebrating the Foods of the World

by Constance Snow

A stunningly beautiful series of cookbooks celebrates the culinary traditions of people and places from around the world, with a collection of authentic recipes, in-depth culinary essays, full-color photographs, and a close-up look at the dishes, ingredients, traditions, and foods that define each city's cuisine.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction

192 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2005

Reviews

[Catherine Woodman · Rating 3 out of 5]

This series is very well produced and the recipes do tend to work out--just not especially imainative

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like all the Williams-Sonoma cookbooks, the photos that accompany the recipes in this book are lovely and give you something to strive for, but the recipes are also wonderful. Many of them can easily be adjusted for a kosher diet and a number are vegetarian. Although certain classics are missing or presented in unexpected format (e.g. red beans and rice), I found the recipes to be approachable, well-written and tasty. I'm not sure if W-S is still selling this, but it's a good buy

[Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gives a lot of information about the city itself, including some history and info about the different sections. Also has informational bits about the types of foods that are popular there, and soem of the background, etc. Then it gets to the recipes themselves. There are tons of photos, too. I'd say it's a book that anyone who is interested in New Orleans, or who is taking a trip there in the future should check out before making their trip.

[EchoHouseLibrary · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is only the second Williams-Sonoma cookbook in our growing collection...surprising perhaps as they seem to have published dozens. I love a cookbook with extra...local food quirks, historical connections...the whys and whoms that influenced the regional foods...and this series has that. Looks to be good food that a native Mainer can understand, cook and enjoy.

[Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is just as much an homage to the city and people of New Orleans as it is a cookbook. The stories of the food are simply lovely, and make me want to go back deeply.

In fact, the only reason I don't like it more is because many of the recipes feel above my ability or outside my interest.

[Carrie · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of my favorite places to visit. Had to have this cookbook. Pretty pictures...good recipes. Just haven't tried any of them...yet.

[Robyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

like taking a vacation through a cook book.