Louisiana Gumbo, Seafood, and Trade: How Local Food Traditions Support Jobs and Growth

Louisiana food does more than fill you up. It tells you who we are.Around the holidays, gumbo brings people together. Cooks start with a dark roux. Then they add shrimp, crabs, and oysters. Okra thickens the pot and gives it that classic gumbo texture. Bay leaves add a quiet flavor that builds while it simmers. Finally, they serve it over Louisiana rice.