Cooking Up a Storm

Cooking Up a Storm: Recipes Lost and Found from The Times-Picayune of New Orleans by Marcelle Bienvenu and Judy Walker is a powerful culinary archive born from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, preserving the recipes, memories, and food traditions nearly lost in the storm. Featuring more than 250 beloved New Orleans dishes—from gumbo and red beans to beignets, pralines, and bread pudding—the book gathers community-submitted recipes alongside moving stories of recovery and homecoming. Deeply rooted in resilience, memory, and place, Cooking Up a Storm is both a cookbook and a cultural time capsule honoring the enduring spirit of Louisiana foodways.