Comments on: The Soul of New Orleans, Gumbo, and Mardi Gras Too

By: Boudreaux Ryan

Boudreaux Ryan — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 22:06:18 +0000

Keith, really appreciate the heads up on the procedure omission. I have since updated the recipe steps. Roux is added to the stock in step 4.
Bon appetit!
CCR
=:~)

By: Keith

Keith — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 21:25:20 +0000

Looks like a good gumbo, and I’m about to make it right now (minus Tasso & file). But you don’t explain when and what to do with the roux in the steps. When do you add it to the stock?

Thanks, Keith

By: Jill

Jill — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:42:41 +0000

What a great recipe. I can not wait to make a great big pot of it. Thanks.

By: Myriem

Myriem — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:49:52 +0000

I’m loving this New Orleans series that you’ve embarked on.

Go Saints!

By: Trix

Trix — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:37:06 +0000

Ok, now you had to go and make me cry with that video!! Really. I love Kermit Ruffins, saw him at Vaughans, he’s incredible. And your gumbo is spectacular, of course!

By: Ryan Boudreaux

Ryan Boudreaux — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:59:43 +0000

@Beth, Some gumbos are made without the okra, individual preferences are fine. Tasso is a specialty item and hard to find in most stores, Jacob’s and a few others do sell it online.
http://www.cajunsausage.com/products.htm

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:46:51 +0000

Although I am not a fan of okra unless it is battered and fried, I realize that it is a requirement in gumbo – would it be okay if I made the gumbo and then picked out the okra in my bowl??
The recipe looks awesome.
Can you buy tasso the stores down south or does it have to be ordered?

By: penny aka jeroxie

penny aka jeroxie — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:18:17 +0000

new orleans. so much soul

And a beautiful gumbo. have to try this one day.

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By: Vegan Thyme

Vegan Thyme — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:42:21 +0000

Chef, thank you so much! This is a wonderful post–full of so much passion for your city. I’ve never been to New Orleans. I would really love to see this magical place some day. Your gumbo has inspired me to try to come up with a ‘vegan’ version! But. . . Great post, truly!