25 January 2010

THINKING OF MARDI GRAS





Maybe a subliminal connection to upcoming Mardi Gras, but today I got the urge to try making gumbo and since we had most of the ingredients in the house I spent my early evening doing just that--chopping onions, peppers, and celery (the holy trinity) and carefully stirring the roux. The entire house has a welcoming aroma of comfort and plenty.

It's cooling now and by the time we reheat it tomorrow evening it will be just perfect. There will be a bottle of hot sauce on the table for those who will... Think I'll serve it with some corn fritters and honey.

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