Somewhere in New Orleans right now, there's a pot of red beans going. Onion, bell pepper, and celery are hitting the hot oil. The trinity is doing its loud, fragrant work. After a few minutes, the ham hock is settling in, followed by the other ingredients. Soon, there's the low tick of a simmer that ...
Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Bryan Batt has built a successful career spanning Broadway, film, and television. Best known for his portrayal of Salvatore Romano on AMC’s acclaimed drama Mad Men, Batt’s journey from local theater productions to one of television’s most celebrated series ...
Monday, October 12, is National Gumbo Day. Here in Michigan, that lands in the middle of October's mood swings - a gray, cool, rainy Sunday that begs for a pot on the stove. Even if Monday warms back up, gumbo was made for a weekend like that. I have three gumbo recipes on the site. Each one is a ...
