How do you make your gumbo?
Thank you notes, homemade pimiento cheese, and seersucker to name a few.
However, when we do disagree, we disagree with a stubbornness that could rival any mean donkey.
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For example,how you pronounce pecan(puh-KAHN or PEE-can?
), where Brunswick stew originated (Georgia or Virginia?
), or even if you putpotato salad on top of your gumbo.
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Do You Put Tomatoes In Gumbo?
For those in Louisiana and Cajun-Creole pockets of other states, it’s a common argument.
“Absolutely Not!”
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Many believe that you’re never, ever, ever supposed to put tomatoes in gumbo.
These folks are the most outspoken and probably learned the family recipe from their grandmothers.
“Actually, Yes!”
So, who’s right?
The answer might even surprise lifelong Louisianans.
Cajun Gumbo vs. Creole Gumbo?
(Learn about the difference.)
In almost every other way, they are similar.
You might find a Cajun gumbo with shrimp and tomatoeswho’s to judge?
All we know is that any gumbo is welcome on our table.
