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A wonderful dish to serve all year round for soup and gumbo lovers.

If you come from the south, you know what good gumbo is. I think if people can boil water and follow directions they can cook gumbo. I know it intimidates people but really boil the water, add ingredients, stir occasionally for 2-3 hours and you can do it.

On a recent trip to St. Louis I had the opportunity to have lunch at The Gumbo Shop in Rock Hill, MO. The Gumbo Shop is a place to go for Creole and Cajun food. There are several reasons why eating at The Gumbo Shop was a pleasurable experience.

Learn to make a roux (pronounced rue as in true) and feed the hungry masses on Fat Tuesday. Get the water boiling early; then nibble on boiled crawfish or shrimp all day. Keep plenty of drinks iced down. Snack on popcorn balls, and warm up to sweet potato pie.

Delicious sandwiches to serve at your Mardi Gras party. Loose sandwiches combine the flavors of New Orleans with hearty home-style beef to please the most discriminating diners. Fork may be necessary!

Simple recipe fer a Cajun dish that'll imprees all those you serve. Bubba makes love at the stove again

A delicious authentic Gumbo thats easy to make at home in under an hour. Celebrate Mardis Gras right!

A recipe on how to make chicken and shrimp gumbo; a Cajun style recipe to serve at your next Mardi Gras celebration.

Bring a little bit of Louisiana home and enjoy a classic chicken gumbo at your Mardi Gras Party!

Shrimp and Grits. Cat Fish. Oyster Po'Boy. Shrimp and Okra Gumbo. She-Crab Soup. Are we reading off a menu in a restaurant in the South? Mississippi? New Orleans? South Carolina, maybe? Yes and No. Actually, it's down home Carolina Low Country cuisine in Sin City.

Hamburgers and chicken as well as seafood and gumbo can be bought at Pappy's Deli.

Convinced yourself that you're the master of chicken gumbo? From the National Chicken Cooking Contest to the North Carolina Sweet Potatoes extravaganza, here are the top recipe contests for 2008.

Gumbo, pralines and creole sauce - what a perfect way to sample cajun/creole cooking! Try these 3 easy recipes.

A wonderfully harmonious gumbo that combines the music of their Cajun heritage with a multitude of influences, ranging from genres, such as alt-rock and the blues

Great Gumbo, freshest seafood platters and sandwiches, with a cold beer make these Beach Bars a treat.

This movie brilliantly combines action, science fiction, romance, and explosions into one thought provoking movie. This movie is definitely the most sensible attempt to explain the possibility of time travel.

Florida is known for beautiful beaches, fantastic sunsets, and in Panama City Beach, some of the best seafood dishes around. Captain Andersons, Montego Bay, and Billy's Oyster Bar and Crab House have the best lobster, shrimp, crab, crawfish, and Gumbo.

A short story about a road trip I took with Elvis.

Come on and getcha some of that Cajun goodness...

This article reviews the newly reopened "Poquoson Seafood and Steakhouse," a favorite eatery for Virginia Peninsula residents.

The Sheer Lip sparkle is one of my favorite lipsticks

Many people in the Hartford,Ct area enjoy eating outdoors in the warm-weather months.Here is a guide that briefly profiles some of the best outdoor dining restaurants in downtown Hartford,Connecticut.

Naples hotels and resorts have amenities to pamper you for a luxurious, relaxing vacation. Popular activities include golf, tennis, swimming and just enjoying the finer things that life has to offer. Following are the top rated hotels in Naples, Florida.

Katrina was a horrid disaster, but Louisiana has picked herself back up and is in full swing this coming summer, 2007, with lots of dance, music and food festivals.

The origins of Creole cooking, and what makes a dish totally Creole

Pensacola's beachfronts and area attractions are gearing up for a spectacular Mardi Gras celebration. From parades to carnivals, buffet dinners and formal Mardi Gras balls, here's where you need to join the forces of celebratory glee in Pensacola, Florida!

While the Mardi Gras season has ended for the year it is never too late to have an awesome Mardi Gras themed party. Graduation season is just around the corner and summer provides ample opportunity to bring a little of the Big Easy into your own back yard.

This article reviews the "Red Lobster."

My favorite top 10 sites for Cajun recipes.

The following hotels are excellent destinations for vacationers interested in a spa Getaway.

Jersey City is a vibrant city in Hudson County, New Jersey, with excellent dining opportunities and some sizzling nightlife. Here is the best nightlife in Jersey City.

Having been to Disneyland several times with my five children, I've come to learn a few tips that may save you a migraine or two so you, as a parent, can plan a trip there and actually enjoy yourself. The Disneyland churros are worth every bit of the $3.00 they charge.

The key to finding the ideal place in which to propose is as unique as the person you are considering making your wife.

The landscape of Everglades National Park is utterly unique among American vistas; it is quite a remarkable site for its biological phenomena.

St. Francisville, Louisiana is a quiet, intimate town that offers the perfect destination for couples looking for a great romantic weekend escape.

All about the best Cajun restaurant in Dallas.

A few restaurants in Katy, TX for a romantic dinner.

f you or your sweetheart are seafood fanatics Bristol Seafood Grill is the perfect romantic restaurant for you!

This is a review of the best Soul Food Restaurants in Dallas Texas.

Looking for world-class antiques at reasonable prices? Flea markets have become more popular in the past few years.

The Fondren District: Jackson, MS's number one for romance

Woks are among the kitchen's most versatile pieces of cookware, yet so often they go underused, seeing the light of day when Asian or stir-fry dishes are on the menu and spending the rest of the time taking up a lot of space in the cabinet.

If you are looking for a romantic destination for your next date, consider the breathtaking views and excellent food you will find at Cliffbreakers and the Riverview Restaurant!

Very exceptional pricing, service and food.

Fondren is located in the historic Belhaven district near downtown Jackson, Mississippi. If you live in or around Jackson, you know, this is THE place to be.

Canning to some seems like an overwhelming task that is too big to take on. But to others canning is exactly what the title states, a calenture. A passion or boundless enthusiam.

Looking for a wedding to be remembered? Pick one of these less traditional themes!

A paranormal investigator relates her most harrowing cases of haunting from around the south.

Bayou Festival is the second in a series of articles about having fun in the sun in Long Beach, California.

Humor columnist Christopher Wilson admits to gambling, cheating, stealing and using his hands at pool--at a church's pool table.

In this new series of reviews I wish to start of new modern classic literature I will include reviews of great books from the last 25 years. I wanted to start with a provocative review of an even more provocative book Yonder Stands Your Orphan by Barry Hannah.

This article reviews one of Newport News, Virginia's newest restaurants - The Red Star Tavern.

How many Jimmy Buffett songs do you know? This article is a play on 300+ of his songs; these are the songs that are only found on his albums. How many do you recognize?

This is a unique place to eat and drink and is known to be the longest waterfront bar with live entertainment.

Somewhat worth the price, but somewhat not.

Shopping in Shreveport/Bossier City, Louisiana has never been better! All shoppers that are new to the area or gearing up for a visit will want to read these suggestions on where to go.

Here are some delicious Fourth of July holiday food ideas!

This is a review of a restaurant at the shore, named Bobby Dee's Rock 'n' Chair.

One of my all time favorite restraints in Florida is the Beach house. Located right on Bradenton beach, it is the perfect restaurant for people to enjoy dinner or lunch while looking out at the ocean.

Cherry Pocket Fish Camp and Seafood Shak is a place I never would have found, much less stopped at. However, the food is every bit as good as they claim, making the long drive worth it.

On a recent trip to Baton Rouge, LA, my family and I were lucky enough to stumble on a most enchanting restaurant. Boutin's Restaurant, located at 8322 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810. We enjoyed our Friday night there so much we went back on Saturday.

This thick and savory soup is lunch-bucket delicious! You'll want to take leftovers.

Sonny's menu has something for everyone. The BQ will rival the best in town, if it is not THE best. They serve chicken, sliced beef , sliced pork, BQ ribs, hamburgers, BQ sandwiches, and an excellent soup and salad bar.

May 25th and 26th let the good times roll and enjoy such delicacies as Cajun and German-Texan feasts at the annual Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival.

If you are looking for a great BBQ experience, Hoggy's is not the place to go.

Bastille Days is a lively, fun filled French themed street festival in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Downtown's Cathedral Square, in what is known as East Town,turns French for four days

Hello traveler, planning on coming to Louisiana? Well I have a great place you can hangout, swim, eat, ride attractions and spend quality family time with each other. This wonder place is the spot to be during a hot Louisiana summer.

Antoine's offers the perfect balance of history, intimacy, and formal dining to make a it a perfect destination for your special romantic dinner.

Spock's Beard guitarist Alan Morse gets together with his brother Neal and a few friends to record an impressive solo debut album with Four O' Clock And Hysteria

From area an that was abandon after the 1968 riots to new nightlife spot, The H Street Corridor is the home to some new nightlife in DC. Here are the great spots to check out.

The Double Musky Inn is featured as one of the top 10 restaurants in 2004.

The following is an excerpt from "As I Look Back." It was going to be a book or series of books by David Johnston. He was a genuine Old West artist, writer, ranch hand, cowboy, rail-rider, lamber and sheep-shearer.

A pre game activity growing in popularity. It's a fun way to get food ball fans in the mood for the game

My piece discusses my opinions after attending a forum featuring Susan Tucker and Martha Ward. It also gives importance of oral histories.

Take in the largest concentration of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world. Listen to classical music while enjoying a garden. Eat some real Bayou cooking. All this and more in Lakeland, Florida!

When you are hungry for some down home Cajun cooking there are two places in Lewisville, Texas that you may want to check out: Razzoo's Cajun Cafe, and Johnny G's. Both feature great food at an even better price.

Barbbecue is a great change of pace meal and not that expensive, either.

Fort Wadsworth in Staten Island, New York is surprising packed with fun, and occasionally free/inexpensive activities and places to visit.

This is an overview of three wonderful southern food restaurants in the general Chicago area. Come and relax in the midst of New Orleans or Louisiana flavored dishes that make your taste buds sing.

Rich in culture, expression and diverse experiences, three Chicago institutions bring people together to celebrate, peace, artistic expression and embracing ethnicities. When you visit one of these three, you'll enjoy unique and special times.

Southern cooking is some of the most well known food in the world. It keeps tourist coming back season after season and has made many a hard working Southern cook famous.

Newport Beach is a great vacation destination. It offers perfect weather, great beaches, numerous outdoor activities, world class shopping, and wonderful restaurants. This is a guide to some of my favorite restaurants in Newport Beach.

In the previous part, I focused more on Spike's Film. Now I tackle his issues.

A Louisiana theme is behind a non-profit organizaiton which supports a local medical group.

A traveler's guide for popular live music, clubs, and entertainment venues in Beaumont, Texas

Lunch at the Sands Beach Club with VIP (very important pooch) Max.

Mobile, Alabama is a city full of history and romance. From its beautiful antebellum homes to the lights sparkling off of the Mobile River at night. Mobile also has great restaurants to take that someone special for a romantic night out.

Choosing the "Golden Isles of Georgia" area for a vacation will be a choice you will not regret. The largest of the four islands, St. Simons, offers many reasons why people choose this area for a resort vacation.

Music Reviews of "jambands" Widespread Panic, String Cheese Incident, Jemimah Puddleduck, Warren Haynes, Gov't Mule, Keller Williams, The Radiators, Mr. Blotto and Little Feat.

While rap, hip-hop and pop might dominate the nation's airwaves, the roots of American popular music cannot be denied. And when digging for roots, you need go no further than the blues, soul and jazz, which are some of America's greatest original artforms

Visitors and locals alike are all abuzz about one of the most popular hotspots in Northern Kentucky. Newport on the Levee is located in Newport, KY; just a stone's throw across the river from Cincinnati, OH.

You don't have to walk the French Quarter, fight for a parking place, or spend an arm and a leg to eat delicious New Orleans food.

Author/journalist Hannibal Tabu takes you inside the underground sound of one of Los Angeles' most beloved hip hop acts, and takes you inside the minds of Mark 7even, Chali 2na, Zaakir, Akil, NuMark and Cut Chemist.

The Outpost Tavern has a history as long as the US space program. It is a favorite hangout of astrionauts and other space workers, due to it's proximity to the Johnson Space Center. It's atmosphere, it's drink, and food must be seen to be believed.