WHO'S YOUR MAMA, ARE YOU CATHOLIC, AND CAN YOU MAKE A ROUX?

Who's Your Mama, Are You Catholic and Can You Make A Roux? is an authentic look at the cuisine and culture of the people of south Louisiana. This is a cookbook that you'll use over and over again. It contains time-honored recipes for the classic dishes of Cajun and Creole cooking which author Marcelle Bienvenu has lovingly collected from her family and friends.

But this book is more than just a guide to preparing great meals. It's also the story of a woman born into a tight-knit family in the French-Acadian region of Louisiana, where good cooking is an enduring passion. After reading this book, you'll understand how south Louisiana people cook... and how they live.