Joyeux Noel Acadian Recipes for Christmas Dinner

1967: Claitor's Book Store, 1967. Book. Good. Soft cover. Inscribed by Author(s). 1st Edition. 8vo.. 1st Edition. SIGNED. 'JOYEUX NOEL - ACADIAN RECIPES FOR CHRISTMAS DINNERS & DESSERTS'. Signed by Mercedes Vidrine. This presentation copy from Vidrine is inscribed on inside front cover: 'I am simply delighted that my daughter, Roxie, wanted you to have my most recent Cajun cookbook as a token of appreciation for the many thoughtful things you have done for her'- Mercedes Vidrine 4.28.71 Eunice, La. Published in 1967 by Claitor's Book Store in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Illustrations by J. A. Allen. (110) pages of Cajun recipes: Meats and dressings for Christmas Dinner/ Christmas Salads and Desserts/ After Dinner Pie and Demi-Tasse/ Cakes for the Twelve Days of Christmas/ Cookies for the Holidays/ Candies "Pour les Cadeaux"/ Laisse le Bon Temps Rouler with "Dip-and-Sip" Party Recipes. "The recipes in this booklet, contributed by readers of the Opelousas Daily World in the heart of Acadian country, and the illustrations of the old Acadian way of life, contribute to a very 'Joyeux Noel', Acadian style, for anyone who appreciates good food" - Estelle Perrault, Registrar, Louisiana State Univ. at Eunice. Attractive cookbook in nice collectible condition - clean, presents very well. There is some discoloration on back cover. Comb-spine is chipped at top and split in the middle..