Gumbo: A History of Louisiana in One PotHow three cultures created America's most iconic stew.

From the show

Food History Unpacked

Gumbo is more than just a dish; it's a physical record of a complex past. The stew combines West African cooking techniques, the French roux, and Native American filé powder. Each ingredient tells a story of colonization, migration, and cultural exchange, simmered together into the iconic meal we know today.