Books

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Rougarou Stew

It's a dark and spooky night down in the Louisiana swamps and the Rougarou is out on the prowl, r...

It's a dark and spooky night down in the Louisiana swamps and the Rougarou is out on the prowl, ready for a meal and to let out a howl! Who is the Rougarou, you ask? I'll tell you the story; I'm up to the task. He's a scary monster with glowing red eyes. Be careful or he'll sneak up and catch you by surprise! Can you nab him and turn him into Rougarou Stew? Hurry, do it quickly, or he'll make a stew out of you! If you're wondering what Rougarou Stew is, you'll have to read and find out. All ...

$17.99

I Wanna Do That!

The move from spectator to participant is a quantum leap. Yet each Mardi Gras in New Orleans, th...

The move from spectator to participant is a quantum leap. Yet each Mardi Gras in New Orleans, thousands of people make that leap, abandoning inhibition and reveling in the ever-growing creative phenomenon of marching krewes. To celebrate this untold story, I Wanna Do That! Celebrating the Magic of Mardi Gras Marching Krewes, bursts with over 200 full color photographs that document this important New Orleans-centered cultural movement. As local arts critic Doug McCash says, "At this juncture...

$40.00

The Big Book of King Cake

"I once ate more than eighty king cakes in a single Carnival," author Matt Haines proudly remembe...

"I once ate more than eighty king cakes in a single Carnival," author Matt Haines proudly remembers, demonstrating his dedication to this delicious Mardi Gras tradition. "So you can imagine how amazed I was to learn there has never been a coffee table book dedicated to king cakes!" The Big Book of King Cake changes that, telling the thousands-year-old story through lush photography of more than one hundred and fifty unique king cakes, as well as stories from the diverse and talented bakers wh...

$39.95

Mixology of Astrology: Cosmic Cocktai...

Mixology of Astrology: Cosmic Cocktail Recipes for Every Sign, The. Find the perfect alcoholic dr...

Mixology of Astrology: Cosmic Cocktail Recipes for Every Sign, The. Find the perfect alcoholic drink for your astrological sun sign. Try a martini for Leo, a French 75 for Libra, something adventurous or carefree for Sagittarius, or classic Old Fashioned for Capricorn. Perfect for the home bartender, a birthday gift or housewarming present!

$15.99

The Little Book of King Cake

 What child isn’t excited to get the baby in the king cake? But it’s not all fun in games for th...

 What child isn’t excited to get the baby in the king cake? But it’s not all fun in games for third grader, Miley. After finding the baby in her slice of cake, she is crowned Queen of her classroom and quickly learns her new power comes with responsibility. As Queen, it’s Miley’s job to bring the next king cake to class, and she wants to make her friends happy by bringing the perfect one. Which king cake should she choose? New Orleans has hundreds of different kinds and everyone has a differ...

$21.95

Booze Cakes: Confections Spiked with ...

Yes, you can spike a cake!  And why not?  Booze Cakes gives you step by step recipes (and pretty ...

Yes, you can spike a cake!  And why not?  Booze Cakes gives you step by step recipes (and pretty pictures too) to create delightfully tipsy desserts.  Some of our favorites:   A classic bourbon cake; like the one your grandparents use to bake.  Think about creating the bourbon-filled "Lane Cake" frosted with decadent bourbon buttercream. Or a Cocktail Cake like the Pina Colada or the Mint Julep.  Of course, we'll bring you Cake Shots because you've just gotta try one.

$19.00

The Little Kids' Table

I remember sitting at the little kids table for big holiday dinners, do you? It's all fun and gam...

I remember sitting at the little kids table for big holiday dinners, do you? It's all fun and games at the little kid's table, not stuffy and polite like at the adult table. Written in rhyme for a fun read-aloud, kids will laugh at the shenanigans and adults will wish that they too could go back to the days of sitting at the little kids' table! Perfect for keeping kids entertained before those big holiday dinners, passed around for a reading between courses, or as a gift for the kids you'll b...

$17.00

The Mixology of Astrology Book and Co...

We've paired the Mixology of Astrology book with a 4 pack set of Zodiac sign coasters.  Perfect f...

We've paired the Mixology of Astrology book with a 4 pack set of Zodiac sign coasters.  Perfect for the home bartender, a birthday gift or housewarming present! Mixology of Astrology: Cosmic Cocktail Recipes for Every Sign, The. Find the perfect alcoholic drink for your astrological sun sign. Try a martini for Leo, a French 75 for Libra, something adventurous or carefree for Sagittarius, or classic Old Fashioned for Capricorn. Perfect for the home bartender, a birthday gift or housewarming pr...

$36.00

Beyond Bourbon Street

  New Orleans is so much more than the Bourbon Street scenes you may have seen, it’s a 300-year-o...

  New Orleans is so much more than the Bourbon Street scenes you may have seen, it’s a 300-year-old city made up of vibrant neighborhoods, diverse populations, and traditions layered upon each other. World class food is available not only in our famous restaurants, but in corner restaurants across the city. Mardi Gras is the party we throw for ourselves, but invite the world to take part in. If partying with 1,000,000 friends is not your style, there are festivals nearly every week of the yea...

$24.95

H is for Honey Bee Picture Book: A Be...

Written by a beekeeper, this a - z exploration of the honey bee includes beekeeping basics, infor...

Written by a beekeeper, this a - z exploration of the honey bee includes beekeeping basics, information about the hive, nectar, pollination, the health and welfare of honey bees, and great tips for how and where you can you become a beekeeper too! Beautiful artwork, poems, and additional text will make this a hit with all age-groups. Hardcover

$17.00

Cheese, Sex, Death: A Bible for the C...

For many people, the world of artisan cheese is an intriguing but intimidating place. There are s...

For many people, the world of artisan cheese is an intriguing but intimidating place. There are so many strange smells, unusual textures, exotic names, and rules for serving. Where should a neophyte begin? From evangelist cheesemonger Erika Kubick, this comprehensive book guides readers to become confident connoisseurs and worshippers of Cheesus! A preacher of the curd word, Kubick provides the Ten Commandments of Cheese, which breaks down this complex world into simplified bites. A welcoming...

$29.99

Tacos! An Interactive Recipe Book for...

Our interactive children's recipe books are so much fun!  For kids who cook in a play kitchen or ...

Our interactive children's recipe books are so much fun!  For kids who cook in a play kitchen or a real kitchen, this interactive recipe book invites readers to chop the vegetables, mash the avocado, warm the tortillas, and more - all inside the book! Step one: Cut the chicken into cubes and toss it in a bowl with the spices.Step two: Warm oil on a skillet on the stove, then add the chicken.Step three: While the chicken cooks, chop the scallions, slice the radishes, shred the cabbage, mince t...

$19.95

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