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The basis for any good gumbo is the roux. This book is spectacular. This book takes you through a step-by-step description on how to make a great roux and the perils of doing it wrong. I thought I knew how to make gumbo before I got this book. It was recommended to my by a friend who grew up in Slidell La. A great book for novices and for experts as well. A++++
I've got to say, this is the best Gumbo Cook book ever. I've missplaced mine and am so glad to see it is available to order another one. I have a friend who wants to learn how to make gumbo and this book immediately came to mind. this will be a present to her.
I immediately thought to buy her this book for Valentine's Day. Almost every recipe my Mama and Aunt Mace made started out with the words, "First you make a roux."I'm very happy to report that this book has the most wonderful recipes for roux and gumbo that I've ever read. I've lived in Louisiana all of my life and learned how to make a roux when I was knee high to a grasshopper by watching my Aunt Mace stir and stir and stir it in her big black cast iron skillet or pot. I taught her to make a roux during the holiday season, so she's halfway to gumbo already.A coworker gave me a copy of this book back in 1988 and I've completely worn out my copy. My youngest daughter recently moved from Louisiana to Tennessee and was looking for a jar of roux in the grocery store. The store manager had no idea what she was talking about and had never even heard of gumbo. It's a one-of-a-kind treasure that should be in every kitchen, especially if you enjoy true Southern cooking.
I've lived near New Orleans but have moved away. I have used it many times and sent a few as gifts. This book is authentic. Make gumbo by these recipes and you can't go wrong. Gives a lot more than basic recipes. A real "how to" cook book.
The Little Gumbo Book is a cookbook featuring twenty-seven gumbo recipes for anyone seeking to create and experience the unique flavors and varieties of this distinctive Cajun dish. Tips, tricks, and techniques for everything gumbo-related, from different ways for preparing roux (the browning of flour, crucial to the richness of gumbo) to using microwaves and crock pots, to low-calorie gumbo for the health conscious, and much more. A superb giftbook written with passion as well as practical advice, recommended for any Cajun food lover.
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