Monthly Archives: May 2011

The best gumbo cooks know they’re the best, and they know precisely why. For years, they reap the praises and admiration of friends and family. Their reputation travels through generations. But as they age, these great gumbo cooks face a … Continue reading →

Dessert with gumbo is tricky – don’t fall for the praline or beignet or bread pudding suggestions. Not everything served in New Orleans goes with gumbo. The ideal dessert mixes sweet and tart. (For Top 10 Gumbo Desserts recipes click … Continue reading →

“Gumbo, that’s a strange name for a dog,” said the first woman. “Why’s he called gumbo?” “Well, he lives down by the bayou and is a mixture, like gumbo –he’s got a lot of different things in him. He’s about … Continue reading →

  Three Men and a Pot performed the miracle of the gumbo in the shadow of the draw bridge behind St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in Bayou La Batre, Alabama, on Sunday, May 1.  They were one of nine teams competing … Continue reading →

I’m sporting some new wheels. My indigo blue Volkswagen station wagon is history. I’ve upgraded to a pre-owned KIA Borrega and it has almost all the bells and whistles — leather interior, seat warmers, compass, USB port, iPod connection, telescoping … Continue reading →