The Louisiana Inspired Book Club will celebrate Paul Prudhomme and his first cookbook, "Louisiana Kitchen," with a special Paul Prudhomme-themed live panel discussion and tasting at noon Oct. 16, at the Main Library's large meeting room at 7711 Goodwood Blvd., in Baton Rouge.

Special guest Marcelle Bienvenu will join Louisiana culture editor Jan Risher to discuss Cajun and Creole cuisine. Bienvenu is a Louisiana cookbook author and culinary historian, whose lauded cookbook, "Who's Your Mama, Are You Catholic, and Can You Make A Roux?," is a go-to for treasured Cajun and Creole dishes.

Frankie Bertrand, who grew up with Prudhomme in St. Landry Parish, and later served as CEO of the Opelousas/St. Landry Chamber of Commerce, worked with Prudhomme to organize the Heritage Festival in the ear

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