National Gumbo Day

On October 12th, the menu spotlights National Gumbo Day for food holidays on October 12th. This heavily spiced, 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 that originated in southern Louisiana during the 18th century. Celery, bell peppers, and onions are often included in the seasoned vegetables. The trio is known as the "holy trinity" in Cajun cuisine. Gumbo is preferred over rice by the majority of people. Gumbo also falls into different categories based on the following types of thickener used:

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Gumbo came from a West African word for okra. Many believe the soup and the ingredient became intertwined as a result of this word association. Gumbo is believed to have been first recorded in 1802 and was included in several cookbooks in the latter 19th century. When the United States Senate cafeteria added Gumbo to the menu in honor of Louisiana Senator Allen Ellender, it gained a lot of traction in the 1970s. Gumbo is also Louisiana's official cuisine. The World Championship Gumbo Cook-Off has been held in New Iberia, Louisiana, since 1989.

How to celebrate national gumbo day?

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. On a cool fall evening, serve up a steaming hot plate of it. Make enough to share, too. We've got you covered if you don't have one. Share recipes that keep your family coming back for more.

Chicken and Okra Gumbo are among the dishes on display at the Okra Gumbo. Seafood Okra Gumbo

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