Cookin' on the Cane with Norma : 9781434330963 : 04 Oct 2007 : Having taught Family and Consumer Science (Home Economics) for the past thirty years I have become educated by my career and I have learned to appreciate the many cultures I have come into contact with. This cookbook represents those cultures, as well as, my culture and background growing up in a very colorful town, Natchitoches, Louisiana. Natchitoches represents many different cuisines, from French to Mexican, and many in-between. The recipes in this cookbook were handed down from my mother, some I developed myself, and there are some that I "ran across" and did not know who to give credit. Many consider Natchitoches to be a mini New Orleans because of original dishes such as Natchitoches Meat Pies. I hope that those who buy this book will enjoy trying the recipes, or even come to Natchitoches and let someone prepare them at a Bed and Breakfast or one of our fine restaurants. The "Cane" mentioned on the cover, refers to C