Thursday, April 2, 2009

HIGHLIGHTS OF APRIL'S BLOG

WOW it’s April already, and resurrection day (Easter) is right around the corner. I always give up something for lent, this year I gave up red meat for 40 days. I will share some of my vegetable dishes; resurrection day dinner and tips on the perfit boil egg.
My dad said for us to always remember that all soul food is southern food not all southern food is soul food.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

WHAT'S COOKIN (Gumbo) step 3 of 3

*If using okra, it should be cooked long enough to loses its slimy texture.
**If using Filé powder, on the other hand, should not be added until the very end of cooking. I add the filé to each individual bowl of gumbo about ¼ teaspoon stirred into each bowl.