When is National Gumbo Day?

Thursday October 12th

The menu spotlights National Gumbo Day for food holidays on October 12th. On chilly fall days, this heavily spiced, stew-like dish fills us up.

National Gumbo Day | October 12

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Gumbo is a popular dish that originated in southern Louisiana during the 18th century, and it often includes strongly flavored meat or shellfish, a thickener, and seasoned vegetables. Celery, bell peppers, and onions are often included in the seasoned vegetables. The trio is known as the "holy trinity" in Cajun cuisine. The trio is described as the "holy trinity" in Cajun cuisine. Gumbo is the most popular dish over rice. Most people prefer Gumbo over rice. Gumbo also falls into different categories based on the following types of thickener used: