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Mr. Okra Sells Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
9781455621125
Regular price $16.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%"Reading Mr. Okra Sells Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, wonderful memories came running through my mind like a river. Being born in New Orleans, the people selling fruits and vegetables were a big part of the community I lived in. This book also brings to life the beauty and history of the city."
When Mr. Okra drives by in his iconic, painted truck piled high with garden-fresh fruits and vegetables, people hear him calling his wares. Mr. Okra's asparagus is rounded like the steeples of St. Louis Cathedral, and his eggplants are as dark as the coffee at Café du Monde. Bright illustrations of tasty, healthy food pop from the pages of this mouthwatering romp around familiar New Orleans locations. Readers follow the beloved local and his truck as he brings food and song to the city.
The Gumbo Gators
9781455627011
Regular price $19.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%"A wonderful read-aloud storybook that will delight young readers and their entire family. Paul Schexnayder has a great talent for combining fun language and enchanting, colorful illustrations."--Lorraine Kingston, Books Along the Teche
Meet Fran and Van Harahan! This spicy alligator couple travel the state of Louisiana, makin' groceries for a gumbo. In their boat, they pick up rice in Crowley, sausage in Lafayette, and wild game in Shreveport and Monroe. As Fran and Van explore from the Red River to Bayou Teche and down along the old Mississippi, delighting in the delicious ingredients they find along the way, they introduce young readers to the waterways and byways of the Bayou State. Follow along as these Gumbo Gators make a gumbo fit for the whole state of Louisiana! The book is complete with a Cajun-French glossary. Author and illustrator Paul Schexnayder captures a local's perspective of his home state with his playful, folk-art-style illustrations.
123s of New Orleans
9781455627288
Regular price $19.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Wings Over New Orleans
9781455620340
Regular price $14.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%New Orleans fans meet Paul and Linda McCartney.
In 1975, Paul and Linda McCartney came to New Orleans with Wings to record Venus and Mars at Allen Toussaint's famous Sea-Saint Studio. They immersed themselves in the city for several months, going to Mardi Gras with their children and enjoying local music as they worked on their album. Chance meetings led to blossoming acquaintances, and Crescent City fans of Wings and the Beatles had the rare chance to spend countless hours with the gracious stars, showing off their city and rubbing shoulders with rock royalty. This volume contains reminiscences of meeting Paul and Linda and scores of previously unpublished candid photographs, showcasing the couple's kind, down-to-earth nature. Lovers of this era of classic rock will enjoy this glimpse into the everyday life of the McCartneys.
Favorite New Orleans Recipes
9781455625673
Regular price $17.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%It's Great to Be a NOLA Kid
9781455620524
Regular price $4.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Color your way through New Orleans cultural icons!
Not just for kids anymore, coloring books are the newest way for adults to de-stress and let their minds rest. What better way to do that then beside your youngster with this coloring book featuring 31 iconic images of New Orleans life? From the zoo, the City Park carousel, and the Superdome to king cakes, streetcars, and beignets, classic cultural images are waiting to be colored! Created by a graphic artist and mom to celebrate the culture and traditions of New Orleans, this coloring book allows everyone to share in the Crescent-City experience. Perfect for locals and tourists of all ages, these stylized outlines of childhood memories will be treasured for years to come.
Alligator Slim and His Snazzy Jazz Band
9781455626182
Regular price $17.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%The King Cake Baby
9781455620135
Regular price $8.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%"No, mon ami! You can't catch me!"
When an old Creole woman bakes dessert on King's Day, she has no idea what shenanigans will ensue. In this New Orleans adaptation of The Gingerbread Man, a mischievous king cake baby escapes his cake! He outruns a praline lady and a waiter at Café du Monde, but can he outsmart the clever baker? Chock full of Louisiana phrases and comic-book-style illustrations, this new take on an old tale brings the Crescent City to life from Jackson Square to the Creole Queen riverboat. This lively story is a great way to introduce children to the sights, sounds, and especially tastes of New Orleans. It even comes with a recipe for homemade king cake--just make sure to keep track of the baby!
Congo Square in New Orleans
9781879714069
Regular price $9.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%A detailed history of a New Orleans landmark. Congo Square is an iconic location in New Orleans culture, filled with the echoes of jazz and the footsteps of modern dance. Brimming with the rich history of the city, this auspicious landmark traces its origins back to the 1740s. A popular gathering place for African-Americans, the square hosted public markets, musical events, and even the Congo Circus throughout its history. Johnson's detailed analysis of the development of the landmark places the deep-set culture of both the African-American community and the roots of New Orleans music firmly in the heart of Congo Square.
The Krewe of Barkus and Meoux
9781455627127
Regular price $19.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%When the Morning Comes
9781455624393
Regular price $19.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Max tells his little brother, Jason, all about what happens in New Orleans on Mardi Gras morning, when the Indians come out in their colorful, feather-and-bead suits. Soon, Jason sees this beautiful custom for himself. The author is the big chief of the Golden Comanches and shares here a fascinating inside look into the rich tradition of New Orleans' Mardi Gras Indians.
Mme. Bégué's Recipes of Old New Orleans Creole Cookery
9781455617586
Regular price $15.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Discover the origins of "second breakfast" in New Orleans.
Originally published in 1900 from the handwritten notes of Mme. Bégué herself, this collection of dishes from a quintessential New Orleans restaurant are now available in a reprint of the 1937 edition.
Cajun Navy Ground Force
9781455625734
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9781455626663
Regular price $19.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%New Orleans Classic Cocktails
9781455617289
Regular price $19.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Mix up a cocktail New Orleans-style. From highfalutin to down home, from Sazeracs to mint juleps, this gorgeous cocktail cookbook offers more than sixty recipes from famous New Orleans establishments and mixologists, along with photographs, history, and narratives. These Crescent City cocktails are easy on the eyes and the taste buds and can be paired with recipes from the Classics Series.
How to Dress a Po' Boy
9781455617197
Regular price $16.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%What's in your po' boy? It takes a lot of skill to put together the perfect New Orleans-style po' boy. Talented children's author and musician Johnette Downing takes readers through step by step to create this classic meal, adding in a heaping dash of humor. From French bread and Blue-Plate' mayonnaise to Creole tomatoes and debris, all delicious ingredients are included. This book is a tasty read for even the youngest child and a great laugh for adults of all ages!
D. J. and the Debutante Ball
9781589801738
Regular price $16.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%D.J. enrolls in etiquette school and learns that manners take hard work. After a series of mishaps, Mom decides etiquette school is not for D.J., but with his grandfather's help, D.J. polishes his manners, learns how to be a gentleman, and gets his bike.
Legendary Locals of Metairie
9781467100601
Regular price $24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%"perma-press" and pioneered use of the electron microscope. On Atherton Drive, David Ferrie plotted a Cuban coup. Peter Gennaro left his father's bar to become a Broadway star. Shirley Ann Grau raised her children here while writing novels. Al Scramuzza built a crawfish empire and coached Metairie children. Ellen Degeneres found national fame, while Becky Allen won our hearts at home. Those who may not be widely known but have impacted lives in the community and afar are also included in this book, which is a tribute to the people of Metairie.
Shreveport
9780738514161
Regular price $24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Ghostwriter of New Orleans, The
9781455626243
Regular price $10.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%James' life ends amidst crushed metal and flashing sirens. But when his soul is transported back to the familiar hallways of his New Orleans high school, he remembers nothing of his tragic end. As he struggles to make sense of his new existence, he learns that there are others like him, ghosts who haunt the school, who claim they are there to protect the students and the precarious balance between life and death.
James only knows that he misses his girlfriend, Margot. He spends his days watching over her as she grieves his loss. Desperate to reconnect with her, he begins leaving her notes within the pages of her favorite book. But there are consequences to his interference, and when James learns there may be a way to return to the living, he makes it his mission to reunite with Margot, no matter the cost.
Madame Poulet and Monsieur Roach
9781589806863
Regular price $16.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%When Madame Poulet realizes her friend Monsieur Roach is a no-good lazy bug who is taking advantage of her, it isn't long before Madame Poulet puts an end to her roach problem for good.