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Today, Monday, October 12, 2026
Simmer a pot for National Gumbo Day! Gumbo is Louisiana’s great stew — a dark or light roux, the “holy trinity” of onion, celery, and bell pepper, and seafood, chicken, or game — served over rice and rooted in Creole and Cajun kitchens.
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