Louisiana Seafood Bible, The: Crawfish
The remarkable crustacean known in the South as the crawfish is tied to the culinary identity of Louisiana. Where Mudbug Madness is an annual event and crawfish boils are as common as barbecues, these creatures have grown into a statewide obsession. Louisianians can't get enough. To satisfy that hunger, Jerald and Glenda Horst have compiled more than eighty recipes, among them Crawfish Cream Cheese Casserole, Crawfish Frittata, Crawfish au Gratin, and Crawfish Cheesecake. Excellence is notated by four stars, and each dish has been kitchen-tested by the authors.  Essays and anecdotes reveal an almost encyclopedic array of information on crawfish, including how to identify the best crawfish for your home boil, food safety and storage, and-for the novices-even how to peel a crawfish. Personal stories of the individuals who play a role along the journey from swamp to tabletop provide insights into the culture of Louisiana as well as the crawfish industry. Whether called crawfish or crayfish, preferred boiled or fried, these crustaceans and their fascinating story will gratify any appetite. [Back Copy] Jerald Horst earned a bachelor's degree in biology and a master's degree in fisheries science at Louisiana State University. He worked as a professor of fisheries at his alma mater for more than thirty years. He is a past president of the Louisiana Association of Professional Biologists and the Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association and is a member of the Louisiana Chapter of the American Fisheries Society. Horst lives with his wife, Glenda, in Franklinton, Louisiana.  Glenda Horst was born and raised in Bayou Sorrell, Louisiana, a small commercial fishing community on the edge of the Atchafalaya Basin. The daughter of a commercial fisherman, she learned the basics of Cajun cooking from her mother and enjoys passing on the family secrets to her grandchildren. The Horsts authored The Louisiana Seafood Bible Series, which includes Shrimp, Crawfish, Crabs, Oysters, and Fish Volumes 1 and 2, available from Pelican.