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In 71 or 72 I returned to New Orleans and stayed there. I started cooking Louisiana food. Of all the things I had cooked
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"In '71 or '72 I returned to New Orleans and stayed there. I started cooking Louisiana food. Of all the things I had cooked, it was the best-and it was my heritage"

- Paul Prudhomme

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Paul Prudhomme's quote talks to the importance of his heritage and the connection he felt to the food of Louisiana. He returned to New Orleans in either 1971 or 1972 and started preparing the food of his home state. He found that the food he prepared was the very best he had actually ever prepared, and he understood that it was his heritage. This quote speaks with the value of linking to one's roots and the happiness that originates from welcoming one's culture. Prudhomme's quote is a pointer that we ought to all make the effort to value and commemorate our heritage, as it is a part of who we are.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Paul Prudhomme somewhere between July 13, 1940 and today. He/she was a famous Celebrity from USA. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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