Gumbo has a storied past that perfectly embodies the melting pot of cultures that make up Louisiana. The dish’s origins date ...

He follows the sage advice of his Aunt Boo in Abbeville, Louisiana ... will tell you the key to a great gumbo starts with the roux,” said Chef Eric Cook at Gris-Gris in New Orleans.

With plenty of notice for today's wintry conditions, chances are high that gumbo pots are on standby and the rest of the ...

But Louisiana gumbo is still special, whether it’s in a gumbo pot or pickled in a jar. The following recipe, written by Downing in 1847, sounds similar to recipes used in Louisiana today.

But gumbo, the legendary Louisiana dish, will be easy to find at the Save Scrim Gumbo Cook-Off on Jan. 11 at Bayou Daiquiris and Bar, 7251 Veterans Memorial Blvd., in Metairie. A steaming bowl of ...

Many Americans think of the influx of new immigrants to the country — bringing with them new flavors, ingredients and cooking ... gumbo is a history lesson on the mixed cultures of southern ...