Vanessa Bolosier perfectly blends childhood memories, ancestral stories and a wide range of accessible techniques to bring you the most comprehensive guide to Creole cooking. This book is comprised of an extensive introduction to Creole life and cuisine followed by 100 recipes for drinks, starters, fish and seafood, meat and poultry, sides, soups, sauces and condiments, syrups, and dessert. Drinks: Whether it’s a Coolly cocktail, traditional Christmas liquor, or a non-alcoholic sorrel hibiscus drink, find enjoyable beverages for the whole year. Starters: From Creole style okra to shrimp fritters to one of the author’s all time favorites of smoked herring chiquetaille, find a diverse range of dishes to start any meal off right.