The Southern Foodways Alliance documents, studies, and explores the diverse food cultures of the changing American South.
gumbo
Film
Lolis Elie recalls his mother's gumbo as the best ever he's ever had.
Interview
Gumbo recipes vary from place to place, person to person. Across the South, no two people make gumbo alike. Chefs have…
Of all the dishes in the realm of Louisiana cooking, gumbo is the most famous and, very likely, the most popular. Gumbo…
The challenge for all competitors is to produce both roux and stock onsite the morning of the event, beginning when a…
In addition to iconic New Orleans dishes such as jambalaya and shrimp Creole, the Gumbo Shop’s daily menu offers three…
Oral History
Gumbo. So many versions, so many cooks, so many contradictions. Such as: Only use a roux with poultry, filé with…