At the end of the year, we sit down with our website statistics and take a look at what you, the reader, found interesting and, in this case, compelling enough to email to a friend. Not surprisingly, seafood-based recipes are in the majority. Here's the complete list, with links to the recipes; please feel free to add your thoughts in the comments section below:

Just came across this nice article on some new cookbooks mentioning Louisiana and New Orleans.

"Students Go Gourmet: Simple Gourmet for Everyday," which includes an instructional DVD in which the authors guide readers through 13 recipes. By Pediatrician Ellen Bass of New Orleans and her niece, Sophia Khan.

"My Beverly Hills Kitchen: Classic Southern Cooking with a French Twist."  by Alex Hitz. Hitz will be signing copies of his cookbook from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Garden District Book Shop in New Orleans.

Just found this list of 10 products that put your iPad to use in the kitchen. See more here at Mashable

I found this on Etsy - a place where crafts are individually designed and sold.

Here's Louisiana! All states are available

Our State series in a butcher block architectural plywood made from 100% rapidly renewable bamboo, takes on Louisiana. EACH BOARD IS MADE TO ORDER-THERE IS A 2 WEEK LEAD TIME.