National Gumbo Day
On October 12th, the menu spotlights National Gumbo Day for food holidays. This heavily seasoned, stew-like dish fills us up on chilly fall days.
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Gumbo is a strongly flavored stock with meat or shellfish, a thickener, and seasoned vegetables, and it originated in southern Louisiana during the 18th century. The seasoned vegetables may include celery, bell peppers, and onions. The trio is known as the "holy trinity" in Cajun cuisine. Most people prefer Gumbo over rice. Based on the following types of thickener used, Gumbo also falls into different categories.
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Gumbo came from a West African word for okra. Many believe this word association is how the soup and the ingredient became intertwined. Gumbo is thought to have first documented in 1802 and was included in several cookbooks in the later 19th century. In the 1970s, Louisiana Senator Allen Ellender was a hit at the United States Senate cafeteria in honor of Louisiana Senator Allen Ellender, who was on the menu. Gumbo is also Louisiana's state's official cuisine, as well as Gumbo. The World Championship Gumbo Cook-Off has been held in New Iberia, Louisiana, since 1989.
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Of course, you're going to make your new gumbo dish. This hearty dish will also help you use up the last of the garden vegetables. ool fall evening, serve up a steaming hot plate of it. Make enough to share, too. We have you covered if you don't have one. Share recipes that keep your family members coming back for more.
Chicken and Okra Gumbo is a dish that can be served with chicken and Okra Gumbo. Seafood Okra Gumbo
On social media, use the hashtag #NationalGumboDay to post.
