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gumbo | gumbo

rebbecca-hill's picture
Mar.07.2012
The workday yesterday was long, one continuous loop. It was a fine day and I lived in the moment—the moment of making gumbo! Ever since my trip to New Orleans I’ve wanted to make gumbo. All day yesterday, I thought of the items on my list. I knew it would be a late workday. It didn’t matter. I just...
holli-herrle-castillo's picture
Oct.30.2010
New Orleans has a rich heritage, its original settlers coming from a jambalaya of backgrounds, including Native Americans, the French, and the Spanish.  While this diversity is reflected in our food, architecture and customs, it is probably the most prevalent in our slang.   There are many...