The members of the Slidell Garden Club have worked tirelessly for decades to enhance the natural and botanical beauty of their city. They now take the opportunity to document Slidell's colorful history, its lush landscapes, its stunning regional art and its traditional local cuisine with the publication of Savoring Slidell.

          The brutal attacks of nature's winds and waves often associated with this southeastern corner of Louisiana fade quickly from mind when introduced to the resilient and determined families who, many for generations, call this place "home." In their own voice they share with the reader the struggles and victories that have caused them to plant both their roots and their camellias deep in the soil of this gracious southern city.