John Demers

ANDREW JAEGER grew up over the New Orleans seafood restaurant his family ran for 45 years, and he is chef/owner of two locations of Andrew Jaeger’s Restaurant.


JOHN DeMERS is a food writer, radio talk show host, and author of more than 30 books. He lives in Houston, Texas, and serves as editor of ArtsHouston magazine.

Books by John Demers

• Published by Ten Speed Press

  The Heaven on Seven Cookbook

  Where It's Mardi Gras All the Time!

  When Jimmy Bannos started experimenting with Louisiana cooking, he transformed his Chicago coffee shop into the best darn Cajun restaurant north of the Mason-Dixon Line. Here, he shares the down-home dishes that made his restaurant a success, including Steak Po' Boy with Grilled Green Peppers and Onions, Coconut-Crusted Shrimp, and Sweet Potato Pie.
  
   A colorful and joyous collection of inventive, Cajun-influenced recipes from celebrated Chicago restaurateur Jimmy Bannos. Includes...

  
• Published by Ten Speed Press

  Big Easy Cocktails

  Jazzy Drinks and Savory Bites from New Orleans

  Cock‚Ä¢tail (kŏk'tāl') n : a many-splendored creation believed by some to have been born, bred, and elevated from mere libation to lifestyle in New Orleans. In BIG EASY COCKTAILS, chef Jimmy Bannos pays tribute to the Crescent City with a host of recipes for truly classic cocktails like the Mint Julep, newfangled concoctions like the Gentilly Sunrise, and snacks and appetizers inspired by Creole and Cajun cuisines.A colorful collection of cocktail and snack recipes...

  
• Published by Ten Speed Press

  Oysters

  What can a poor boy and a Rockefeller have in common? Everything -if you guessed the bodacious bivalve beloved in the Big Easy. John DeMers, Publisher of EASYFOOD magazine, and Andrew Jaeger, the third generation of a New Orleans seafood restaurant family, have joined forces for the best little book on this slippery subject. For the experienced purist or the enthusiastic novice who wants to slurp'em down raw, they offer essentials for purchasing, cleaning, and shucking. Try your favorites or...