{"title":"John DeMers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn DeMers\u003c\/strong\u003e invites readers into the rich culinary traditions of New Orleans and beyond. His work blends evocative storytelling with detailed recipes, offering more than just a cookery book – it’s a journey through culture, flavour, and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of \u003cem\u003eThe Vieux Carré\u003c\/em\u003e will appreciate DeMers’ ability to capture the essence of vibrant food scenes, alongside practical insights into cooking. His books are perfect for those looking to explore authentic tastes while immersing themselves in the stories behind each dish.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-vieux-carre-by-john-demers-9780807178553","title":"The Vieux Carré","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this fascinating little book, John DeMers tells the story of the \u003cem\u003eVieux Carré\u003c\/em\u003e cocktail against the evolving backdrop of the ever-rich cocktail culture of New Orleans. Mixologist Walter Bergeron created this distinctive drink in the 1930s at the Hotel Monteleone; it was later dubbed \"the Cocktail that Spins\" in honour of the slowly turning Carousel Bar at the hotel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an iconic cocktail that, in recent years, was rarely ordered or prepared, though that is changing as a new generation of cocktail enthusiasts rediscover the old ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eVieux Carré\u003c\/em\u003e draws on the local proto-cocktail, the Sazerac, as well as several booze-forward classics including the Manhattan, the Old Fashioned, and, from Italy, the Negroni. DeMers tells all that is known of Walter Bergeron's early life and also examines the ingredients in this cocktail and how each of them made its way to the Crescent City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934388240620,"sku":"9780807178553","price":72.75,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780807178553-the-vieux-carr.jpg?v=1783915496"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/john-demers.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}