La Bouche Creole II Signed Cookbook 1985 Leon and June Soniat Spiral Bound Louisiana Recipes

La Bouche Creole II is a 1985 spiral bound Louisiana cookbook by Leon E. Soniat Jr. and June Soniat, with a signature reading “June Soniat” on the title page.

This practical Creole cooking book covers soups and gumbo, seafood, meats, poultry, vegetables, breads, desserts, and other dishes connected to Louisiana cooking.

Details

• Item: Spiral Bound Cookbook
• Title: La Bouche Creole II
• Authors: Leon E. Soniat Jr. and June Soniat
• Illustrator: Marlene Bettale
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
• Year: 1985
• Format: Softcover with white plastic comb binding
• Dust Jacket: Not issued with this format
• Pages: 259, with blank pages at the back for notes
• Genre: Creole and Louisiana Cooking
• Special Features: Black and white illustrations, index, blank note pages, and a title page signature reading “June Soniat”
• ISBN: 0-88289-364-5
• Size: 9 x 7 x 0.5 inches

Condition Grade: Very Good

Positives

• Pages are clean, legible, and ready to use in the kitchen.
• The white plastic comb binding appears complete and holds the pages securely.
• The illustrated covers remain bright and present well.
• The title page bears a signature reading “June Soniat,” matching the name of the coauthor. The signature has not been independently authenticated.

Issues / Wear

• The covers show light rubbing and mild edge wear from handling and shelf storage.
• The page edges show light age toning.
• An ink signature appears on the title page.

See all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
• Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
• Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
• Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.

Collector's Notes

Regional cookbooks like this preserve recipes alongside the food traditions and everyday customs of their place.

This one suits a Creole cooking enthusiast, Louisiana cookbook collector, or practical cook who plans to use the recipes.

The signature reading “June Soniat” gives this particular copy an added point of interest, though it has not been independently authenticated.

It is clean, usable, and ready to lie flat beside the mixing bowl, which is exactly where a spiral cookbook earns its keep.

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Disclaimer

All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. 

Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.