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Recipe Of The Day: Smoked Sausage & Seafood Gumbo

Today is a holiday we all must take a moment and observe. I do not care what region of the Country / World you may hail from, but today we are celebrating National Gumbo Day.

To someone such as myself who hails from Southern California, a melting pot of cultures to say the least, Gumbo has become a simple, yet intricate staple in my household that must be enjoyed with family friends and loved ones quite often. 


Incorporating all of the greatest flavors from seafood, to sausage and oftentimes some lovely chicken, Gumbo deserves to have numerous volumes of cookbooks written about its beginnings in Louisiana and all of the wonderful different versions that can be found in various corners of the world.

Originating in the 18^th century and combining some of the worlds best culinary influences from regions such as France, Spain and West Africa. Oftentimes Gumbo is considered a derivative of the French dish Bouillabaisse, this dish requires a bit of attention and a certain amount of love to create its incredible deeply layereds flavor, but have no fear our recipe makes it easier than lacing up your own shoes.

Enjoy this dish today, tonight and often.

You will feel the love from your guests when they finish (and when they pass out on your couch from being stuffed full of this delicious delicacy aka "The Itis".)