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by Julie Vaucresson (Author), Poppy Tooker (Foreword by)
Since 1899, Vaucresson's Sausage Company has produced its beloved brand in the Seventh Ward of New Orleans. Julie Frederick Vaucresson is the granddaughter of pioneering surgeon and businessman Dr. Rivers Frederick. She currently operates Vaucresson's with her husband, Vance, and here she tells both families' stories and shares scores of recipes using both the sausages and a new line of mustards. Also included are classic dishes from the fabled Bourbon Street Vaucresson Caf Creole (circa 1963-72) along with other homestyle recipes from the Frederick family, with color photographs of many of the recipes.
Author Biography
Julie Frederick Vaucresson, the granddaughter of pioneering surgeon and businessman Dr. Rivers Frederick, is the owner and operator of Creole Made Easy, LLC (CME), a complementary entity of Vaucresson's Sausage Company. She operates Vaucresson's Sausage Company and Vaucresson's Creole Café & Deli in the Seventh Ward with her husband, Vance. Julie is a TV and social media personality, featured on NBC's Today show and regular appearances with Fox 8 News. She holds an undergraduate degree from Xavier University and a graduate degree from Notre Dame. A member of Alpha Kappa Sorority, Inc., she participates in many leadership roles with nonprofits, clubs, and associations. Her admiration for social media is contagious, and you can often find her in videos alongside her three kids and husband, who can also be seen working the Vaucresson's Sausage Company booth at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
