The New Orleans Program Cookbook

The New Orleans Program - Eat, Exercise and Enjoy Life David A. Newsome, MD, and Chef John Besh  Offered is an autographed, 2006, previously owned, hardback with dust jacket, both in like new condition. One source says, “The New Orleans Program: Eat, Exercise, and Enjoy Life recipe book is emphatically not a diet book. According to the authors, ‘Diets create unhappiness. We seek healthier and more vital lives for ourselves and our loved ones.’  With over 97 recipes tied to events and celebrations from Mardi Gras to Jazz Fest, Dr. Newsome and Chef Besh intend to inspire people around the country to embrace their belief in ‘sustained and pleasurable health.’ “ Twenty years on, some of the text can feel a bit dated. And some websites are cited that appear to no longer exist. But the concept of “Eat, exercise and enjoy life” rings true. The synopses of New Orleans events are still timely.  And the recipes capture, in my opinion, the best of NOLA food in somewhat healthier fashion - for example, Light Red Beans and Rice.