668. Marcelle Bienvenu, Part 1

668. We begin women's history month by talking to Marcelle Bienvenu about the history of Creole cooking. In a city known worldwide for its food, the women of New Orleans have led the way. Marcelle Bienvenu's highly anticipated new release of her timeless classic, Who's Your Mama, Are You Catholic, and Can You Make A Roux? is a treasure trove of over two hundred recipes, revised with a Foreword by Emeril Lagasse and sumptuous color photography capturing the essence of every season. Marcelle is a cookbook author and food writer who has been preparing Cajun and Creole dishes since the 1960s. She has written on Creole/Cajun Cooking for The Times Picayune, Time-Life Books, and has been featured in Garden & Gun, Food & Wine, Saveur, Southern Living, Redbook, The New York Times, Louisiana Life, and Acadiana Profile.

1. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today!
2. This week in the Louisiana Anthology.
   Grace King. "Pupasse."
       EVERY day, every day, it was the same overture in Madame Joubert's room in the Institut St. Denis; the strident:
      'Mesdemoiselles; ' vos places! Notre P're qui est dans le ciel ' Qui a fait ce bruit?'
       'It's Pupasse, madame! It's Pupasse!' The answer invariably was unanimous.
       'But, Madame Joubert, ' I assure you, Madame Joubert, ' I could not help it! They know I could not help it!'
       By this time the fresh new fool's cap made from yesterday's 'Bee' would have been pinned on her head.
       'Quelle injustice! Quelle injustice!'
       This last apostrophe in a high, whining nasal voice, always procured Pupasse's elevation on the tall three-legged stool in the corner.
   
3. This week in Louisiana history. March 6, 1867. General Philip Sheridan arrives in New Orleans to command the Fifth Military District (Louisiana and Texas) during Reconstruction. 
4. This week in New Orleans history. Norman Treigle, born in New Orleans on March 6, 1927, made his operatic debut in 1947 with the New Orleans Opera Association, as the Duke of Verona in Rom'o et Juliette.  A graduate of Loyola's College of Music, Treigle went on to receive international acclaim.  He died in New Orleans on February 16, 1975. 
   
5. This week in Louisiana.
   St. Pius X Catholic Church Lenten Fish Fry
   201 E. Bayou Parkway
   Lafayette, LA 70508
   March 6, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
   Website: stpiusxchurch.org
   Email: office@stpiusxchurch.org
   Phone: (337) 232‑4656
   Plates typically range from $10'$15, with combo options available.
   St. Pius X hosts one of Lafayette's most popular Lenten Fish Fries, offering quick service, generous portions, and a strong community turnout each year:
   
• Seafood Plates: Fried fish or shrimp plates with sides, plus a limited number of combo plates.
• Drive‑Thru Convenience: A fast, well‑organized line ideal for families on busy Friday evenings.
• Parish Support: Proceeds benefit school programs, youth ministries, and local outreach
6. Postcards from Louisiana. Florida Street Blowhards at LSU.

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