Monthly Archives: August 2015

Come on y’all, let’s dance

Posted on August 28, 2015 by thegumbodiaries

Dancing with the Stars is back in my good graces. I tuned out the past two seasons because the contestants didn’t pique my interest. But rumor has it that Paula Deen will be on the dance floor this season. Four … Continue reading →

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Beauty of the Bayou

Posted on August 24, 2015 by thegumbodiaries

Sometimes we search all over the world and find exactly what we’re looking for right in our own back yards. I witnessed that Saturday when I viewed two different photography exhibits — directly across the street from each other. The … Continue reading →

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7 Things to Serve wth Seafood Gumbo

Posted on August 16, 2015 by thegumbodiaries

In the blogging world of writers, I’ve spotted a trend. Or maybe it’s a gimmick. Or perhaps a mantra.  Simply put — number it and they will read. Last week I viewed 10 Things to Consider When Revising Your Novel, … Continue reading →

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Sure you can bring a guest . . . a what?

Posted on August 12, 2015 by thegumbodiaries

You’re bringing a surprise dinner guest for seafood gumbo? A vegetarian? Wait, a vegan? With less than two hours until dinner, I realized I needed vegan gumbo — for one. My hard work at making Gumbo Z’Herbes with 15 greens … Continue reading →

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Coastal art tasteful, gumbo art delicious

Posted on August 4, 2015 by thegumbodiaries

It takes me several hours to whisk through Miles Antique and Collectible Mall – Florida’s largest. It’s so big that when something stops my speed-shopping, you know it’s captivating. This art stopped me in my tracks. The artist has conquered … Continue reading →

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Navarre’s Mystical, Magical Gumbo Tent

Posted on August 2, 2015 by thegumbodiaries

Saturday I stopped to take pictures of a mystical, mythical Gumbo House set up along a stretch of U.S. 98 I often travel. The last time I passed by, the lot was occupied by a sno-cone stand. Now it’s a … Continue reading →

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