Even if you don't speak a word of French now, you'll be able to answer, "Oui, un petit peu"—"Yes, a little bit"—after reading For lagniappe, you'll get a Cajun cooking primer and learn how to say some of those crazy names of towns and lakes in Louisiana—Tchefuncte, anyone? Lafayette-born and Houma-raised, author John Gravois will teach you how to sweet-talk your l'ame soeur and how to deliver some choice insults to that connard you can't stand. Along the way, he'll enlighten you with history about how Acadians bounced from France to Canada to South Louisiana, explain the importance of preserving Cajun culture and language and give you some insights into the Cajun way. Wondering if you might have some Cajun characteristics? Check out the "You might be a Cajun If..." chapter. If watching wildlife shows gives you dinner ideas, for example, you might be a Cajun. Allons! Let's get to it!