542. Elista Istre, part 1

<div>542. Part 1 of our conversation with our friend Elista Istre. She has <a href="http://archive.org/download/542-elista-istre-gumbo-part-1/542--Elista_Istre--Gumbo--Part_1.mp3" target="_blank">written</a> a book entitled, <i><a href="https://ulpress.org/products/josette-and-friends-cook-a-gumbo" target="_blank">Josette and Friends Cook a Gumbo</a></i>. “This beautifully written and illustrated children’s book is a brilliant blend of Louisiana’s culture and cuisine.”— Chef John Folse "Cool fall days and warm, cozy friendships bring Josette and her friends together to cook a delicious gumbo bursting with flavor.<a name='more'></a> As the children add their favorite ingredients to the pot, they stir up some fascinating stories about Louisiana’s people—including Cajuns, Creoles, American Indians, French, Africans, Germans, and Spanish Isleños. While spicing up their friendship in Mama’s kitchen, what will Josette and her friends discover about each other and their own connections to this tasty dish? Bon appétit!" "Dr. Elista Istre, a native and lifelong resident of Lafayette, Louisiana, is a descendant of Cajuns, French Creoles, and Spanish Isleños. An avid traveler with a passion for cultures across the globe, Elista has been sharing her region’s diverse heritage with audiences of all ages around the world for more than twenty years. Elista founded her own company Belle Heritage to provide consulting expertise and create cultural experiences that inspire individuals and organizations to celebrate the beauty of heritage." (<a href="https://ulpress.org/products/josette-and-friends-cook-a-gumbo" moz-do-not-send="true">ULL Press</a>)</div> <ol type="a"> <li>This week in Louisiana history. September 30, 1764. D'Abbadie acknowledges receipt of transfer of colony from French to Spanish. </li> <li>This week in New Orleans history. <br /> </li> <li>This week in Louisiana. Steamboat Washington Arrives in New Orleans<br /> October