Gumbo

Language and culture of New Orleans embodied in one food: gumbo

New Orleans if a fusion of cultures, a little bit French, a little bit Spanish, a little bit Caribbean and a little bit Cajun. Perhaps nothing embodies that more than gumbo, which is literally a fusion of foods and flavors. But even the word gumbo is a bit of a fusion.

Language and culture of New Orleans embodied in one food: gumbo

The Language of New Orleans in One Word: Gumbo

The Language of New Orleans in One Word: Gumbo

Captain Planet's Latest Album 'Cookin' Gumbo'

Captain Planet's Latest Album 'Cookin' Gumbo'
The World

The New Orleans JazzFest is also a festival of food

The New Orleans JazzFest is also a festival of food

Draining the Streets of New Orleans

Draining the Streets of New Orleans

Health of the Gulf

The waters being pumped out of New Orleans' streets will most likely make their way to the Gulf of Mexico. A scientist tells LOE about the longterm impact this may have on the Gulf waters and the area's fisheries.

Health of the Gulf