Among the most beloved producers of Louisiana-made goods is the Walker family of Ville Platte and their Slap Ya Mama brand. The Walkers started Slap Ya Mama in 2001, building their empire on Cajun seasonings, sauces, and mixes. Their debut cookbook, Growing Up Cajun (83 Press, 2018), is a collection of family recipes and stories, including how Slap Ya Mama got its start.
It began when Jen Walker, the matriarch of this family business, became dissatisfied with the seasoning used in their family store’s deli. Jen and her husband, TW, began making their own blend, which was such a hit that customers wanted to buy it. The rest is history.
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Slap Ya Mama still has some of the most dedicated customers in Louisiana and the Southeast. Over the years, the company’s increasing popularity inspired many fans to request recipes from the Walkers.
“We wanted to make a cookbook that could explain what it’s like to grow up in Cajun culture but also share the flavors of Louisiana and all that we have to offer here,” says TW and Jen’s son Jack Walker, Vice President of Marketing for Slap Ya Mama.
The book gives readers an inside look at Slap Ya Mama’s journey thus far. Moreover, it provides a glimpse into the Cajun way of life. Many of the recipes in Growing Up Cajun come straight from the Walker family collection, including Mama Jen’s Cajun Cornbread, Maw Maw’s Pecan Pie, and Chicken Sauce Piquante, a recipe that inspires nostalgia in Jack.
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“Any time we had family coming in from out of town, you knew you had to go to Grandmother’s house because she would have [Chicken Sauce Piquante] on the stove waiting for them,” he says. “It always reminds me of quality time with family.”
Altogether, the cookbook contains more than 75 recipes that highlight Slap Ya Mama products in appetizers, soups and salads, sandwiches and po’ boys, entrées, sides, and desserts. Additionally, Mama Jen offers tips and tricks along the way to keep you cooking in Walker family style.
“We are excited to be able to share this [cookbook] with everyone,” says Jack. “When we first started, we never considered something like this would be a possibility. We were just making a seasoning to make our food taste a little better.”
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