Browsing All posts tagged under »Louisiana«

Spoonbread & Strawberry Jam

May 6, 2011

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Some say that cornbread is the “cornerstone” of Southern United States cuisine. It is a popular item in soul food enjoyed by many people for its texture and scent. Cornbread can be baked, fried or, rarely steamed, often flavoured with chillies, cheese, onions and sweet corn kernels. Cornbread can also be baked into corn cakes. […]

Gumbo….A Soul Food Odyssey

July 30, 2010

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Gumbo is a stew and/or soup which originated in the South Louisiana area. It consists primarily of a strong stock, meat or shellfish, a thickener, and the vegetable “holy trinity” of celery, bell peppers, and onion. Gumbo is often categorized by the type of thickener used: the African vegetable okra, the Choctaw spice filé powder, […]

Po’ Boys Never Really Took Off in Camden

July 26, 2010

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A po’ boy (also po-boy, po boy, or poor boy) is a traditional submarine sandwich from Louisiana. It almost alwaysconsists of meat, usually roast, or seafood, usually fried, served on baguette-like Louisiana French bread. Originating from the Gulf Coast of Louisiana, there are many stories as to the origin of the po’ boy. One theory […]