Author: Sam Irwin Publisher: History Press ISBN: 9781626192362 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 0
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The hunt for red crawfish is the thing, the raison d'etre, of Acadian spring. Introduced to Louisiana by the swamp dwellers of the Atchafalaya Basin, the crawfish is a regional favorite that has spurred a $210 million industry. Whole families work at the same fisheries, and annual crawfish festivals dominate the social calendar. More importantly, no matter the occasion, folks take their boils seriously: they'll endure line cutters, heat and humidity, mosquitoes and high gas prices to procure crawfish for their families' annual backyard boils or their corporate picnics. Join author Sam Irwin as he tells the story--complete with recipes and tall tales--of Louisiana's favorite crustacean: the crawfish.
Author: Sam Irwin Publisher: Arcadia Publishing ISBN: 1625847130 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 210
Book Description
The hunt for red crawfish is the thing, the raison d'etre, of Acadian spring. Introduced to Louisiana by the swamp dwellers of the Atchafalaya Basin, the crawfish is a regional favorite that has spurred a $210 million industry. Whole families work at the same fisheries, and annual crawfish festivals dominate the social calendar. More importantly, no matter the occasion, folks take their boils seriously: they'll endure line cutters, heat and humidity, mosquitoes and high gas prices to procure crawfish for their families' annual backyard boils or their corporate picnics. Join author Sam Irwin as he tells the story--complete with recipes and tall tales--of Louisiana's favorite crustacean: the crawfish.
Author: John Laudun Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi ISBN: 149680421X Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 343
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In any given year, the Louisiana crawfish harvest tops 50,000 tons. The Amazing Crawfish Boat chronicles the development of an amphibious boat that transformed the Louisiana prairies into alternating fields of aquaculture and agriculture. In seeking to understand how such a machine came into being, John Laudun describes the ideas and traditions that have long been a part of the Louisiana landscape and how they converged at a particular moment in time to create a new economic opportunity for both the rice farmers who used them and the fabricators who made them. Walking fields with farmers and working in shops with fabricators, Laudun gives readers a rich portrait of the Louisiana prairies and the people who live and work on them. The Amazing Crawfish Boat seeks to unearth the complex mix of folk cultures that underlie a variety of traditions that are now seen as native to an area populated not just by Cajuns but also by Germans and other groups. Over the years, this diverse mix of cultures has produced an astonishing set of artifacts that demonstrate not only their ability to adapt, but their ability to innovate, and the crawfish boat is a great example of such creativity produced by individuals deeply embedded in their culture and place. While the lives of artists and scientists have been examined for what they tell us about innovation, The Amazing Crawfish Boat seeks to address creativity as part of a larger cultural complex of ideas and behaviors. To ascertain this inventiveness, Laudun examines the historical and cultural trends that led to this creation, drawing from archives, oral histories, and ethnographic accounts. He investigates the shops and sheds where farmers and fabricators work, revealing the immense imagination and intelligence that lie behind the bolts, welds, and hydraulic lines that hold the boats together and, in so doing, hold a way of life together.
Author: Jerald Horst Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company, Inc. ISBN: 1455601438 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 233
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A complete guide to all things crawfish waits inside this second volume of The Louisiana Seafood Bible. Retired fisheries expert Jerald Horst and his wife, Glenda, team up again to provide delectable recipes, in-depth essays, and information about the evolution of the crawfish industry. The harvesting of crawfish dates back to the 1800s, but its popularity didn't take off until 1951. This tribute to the favored crustacean includes biological facts of the affectionately termed "mudbug." Health and species data, peeling techniques, and regional celebrations accompany recipes showcasing the very best in crawfish cuisine. From Folse's Crawfish Bisque to Delta Crispy Crawcakes, the dishes have been chosen for their originality in ingredients and cooking styles. The Horsts personally tested, tweaked, and perfected each recipe in their professional test kitchen. This volume includes interviews with workers in the industry, including Al Scramuzza, the founder of Seafood City, who began the crustacean craze in metropolitan New Orleans. An essay featuring a day in the life of a crawfisher provides readers with an insider's look into the world of the mudbug. Part recipe book, part encyclopedia, and 100 percent Louisiana, this compendium shares comprehensive knowledge on a symbol of Cajun culture.
Author: Thomas, Wes Publisher: Pelican Publishing ISBN: 9781455603695 Category : Languages : en Pages : 36
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While fishing on the bayou, Maurice sees a little blue crawfish drop a watch, follows him down a crawfish hole, and embarks on an adventure reminiscent of Lewis Carroll's Alice's adventures in Wonderland.
Author: Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company ISBN: 9781589806788 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
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Long ago, the Crab and the Crawfish used to be best friends. But one sweltering day, Crawfish is feeling lazy and decides to take advantage of Crab's generosity. Young readers will enjoy the colorful collage art while they learn a lesson about the consequences of tricking other people.
Author: Jerald Horst Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company, Inc. ISBN: 9781455616923 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 244
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This compendium of fish information offers biological facts and scores of home-style recipes. The Louisiana seafood industry--past and present--is discussed and a fascinating interview with the father of coastal Louisiana's most modern finfishery is included. Jerald Horst has worked in the seafood industry and he and his wife have collected and tested fish recipes for decades.
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