rip Paul Prudhomme

[giordana93]

Need to make a big fall gumbo with duck and andouille this weekend to honor one of the most influential chefs from our neck of the woods. I really think he helped put American/southern regional cooking on the map in the 80s

Internationally known chef Paul Prudhomme dies at age 75 | NOLA.com

There's probably a better story on this, but it's a local source.

[UnfilteredDregs]

That's a shame...I have two of his books.

[Noteddy]

I really think he helped put American/southern regional cooking on the map in the 80s

Internationally known chef Paul Prudhomme dies at age 75 | NOLA.com

There's probably a better story on this, but it's a local source.

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I think it's hard to over state his influence. The tastes he introduced to the country reverberate down the years. He is the reason I can buy (second rate) andouille in my local grocery. Bon chance.

[Shinomaster]

MY mom had one of his books which I goggled at as a kid.. last time I saw him on TV he was making a Turduckin. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turducken

[winmonster]

Cajun, Creole, the fusion of those two with each other and other food dialects is what brought me to liking seafood after my horrific childhood experiences with it. Still not a fan of red snapper, though. Mr. Prudhomme's influence, though not widely touted before his death, is enduring. If you haven't spent at least one weekend eating your way through New Orleans, I feel bad for you.

P.S. If crawfish is not in season locally and the restaurant is offering it, leave and go somewhere reputable. ;)