The Runaway Beignet
9781455619122
Regular price $19.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%You're not gonna taste this little beignet! In this confectionary folktale adaptation, a lonely baker gets his wish when he sprinkles magic sugar on a beignet and it comes to life. The little beignet boy runs away but is in danger of being eaten by the hungry people of New Orleans. He leads a wild chase through the French Quarter, visiting famous sights along the way. This delightful book, with wacky illustrations and a sassy refrain, will run straight into readers' hearts.
Voodoo in New Orleans
9780882893365
Regular price $9.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%"Straightforward handling of.. . voodooism in all its manifestations."
--Kirkus Reviews
Originally published in 1946, this intriguing book examines the rites and beliefs associated with voodoo through the legends of the art--its charms, trances, rituals, and difficult-to-explain occurrences.
New Orleans Icons
9781455618552
Regular price $16.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%A heritage crafted of elegance and strength.
The wrought and cast ironwork of New Orleans is lauded worldwide for its intricacy and timelessness. Generations of artisans have labored to create the unyielding filigrees that guard windows, doors, and, gardens. Now, award-winning author Kit Wohl eloquently marries her passions for art, photography, and metalwork in this stunning tour of Crescent City craftsmanship. Graced with photographs of the city's most famed works, histories of each piece and its location transport readers on a journey of elegance and beauty. From the famous cornstalk fence to the storied splendor of the Pontalba Buildings, these vignettes illuminate New Orleans's rich artistic legacy.
Frenchmen, Desire, Good Children
9781565549319
Regular price $17.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Few cities can boast such numerous, strange-sounding, regal, and historic street names as New Orleans.
Pontchartrain Beach
9781455621934
Regular price $35.00 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Batt and Danos have created a snapshot of time and place filled with candid moments with musical stars, tales of beauty pageants, and photographic traces of the exciting rides and attractions that drew families from throughout the region. It will be a treasured keepsake for those who visited the regional attraction over the years.
Magic in a Shaker
9781455619894
Regular price $22.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%"A must-read for anyone from beginner to practiced bartender. Marvin has made a serious study over the decades of what makes taste buds sit up and take notice."
-Joe Fee, Fee Brothers Bitters
"Great bartenders in America are appreciated. In New Orleans, they are revered, and no one is more so than the Carousel's Marvin Allen. His deft touch in creating a historically proper and balanced cocktail is a joy to behold and to taste. This volume is a reflection of his love for his craft and his city. Party on! Where are the go-cups?"
-Tim McNally, host of The Wine Show, wine and spirits editor of New Orleans Magazine
Swizzle your way from January to December with this indispensable introduction to the world of cocktails. Each month, experiment with a new spirit as you create fresh, well-balanced drinks. Included are the basics of equipment, ingredients, and techniques, as well as snippets of lore and suggestions for exploring new recipes and variations. Veteran crafters and budding enthusiasts alike will delight in these concoctions, which range from classics like the Sidecar and the Ultimate Classic Gin Martini to daring twists like Satan's Whiskers or the absinthe-based Monkey Gland. Discover tastes old and new in this clear, conversational guide to mixing your own magic.