Name: The Crawfish Book
Author: Glen Pitre (Author)
ISBN: 9780878055999

The Crawfish Book book cover

The Crawfish Book

Author(s): Glen Pitre (Author)

Publisher: University Press of Mississippi
Publication Date: 29 Sept. 2012
Language: English
Print length: 212 pages
ISBN-10: 0878055991
ISBN-13: 9780878055999

Book Description

American Indians worshiped them as creators of the world, Napoleon ate them to celebrate his victories, Swedes have them shipped in from halfway around the world, and for Louisiana’s Cajuns the humble crawfish is the centerpiece of cuisine, a symbol of ethnic pride, a staple commodity for thriving business ventures, and an inextricable part of folklore.

Research and interviews spice this delightful book that details the relationship between crawfish and humans-from antiquity to the New York markets of the 1880s; from Depression-era pauper’s feast to gourmet entree of the 1980s Cajun cooking craze; from spring afternoon pastime to modern aquaculture agribusiness.

To get the reader’s mouth watering, more than two dozen recipes from those who know crawfish best-both famous chefs and crawfishers-are interspersed throughout. Sections offer advice on catching, buying, handling, cooking, and, for those who wish to simplify their encounters with crawfish, ordering tasty dishes in restaurants. Included are also a bibliographical essay, an index to recipes, and a list of sources for spices, paraphernalia, and airfreight shipments of crawfish.

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

An amusing, informative book that tells you all you’ll need to know about an amazing crustacean

From the Back Cover

Here in a light-hearted foray into fact and folklore you can partake of this crustacean’s rich and hardy history. Some say “crawfish”. Some say “crawdad”. Some say “yabby”. Whatever you say, this bite-sized, fresh-water cousin to the lobster has remained a fascinating figure, symbol, and foodstuff around the globe. Relish this documented, ages-old history of the enduring crawfish, along with recipes for tasty dishes for which this delectable culinary staple is the essence.

About the Author

Glen Pitre has pursued many media-oriented careers, including television, film, and writing. However, he has also worked as a shrimp fisherman, house painter, ship’s cook, roadside vendor of garlic, assistant zookeeper, and oil-field laborer. His work experiences and interactions with people of every economic level make him a well-rounded and worthy resource of information. He is author of The Crawfish Book and coauthor (with Barry Jean Ancelet and Jay Edwards) of Cajun Country, both published by University Press of Mississippi.

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