Sunday, December 27, 2015

Tasting New Orleans Culture: December 16th

The blending of different cultures to create New Orleans' culture is tastefully represented in its cuisine.  Spanish, French, African, Italian, Caribbean, and German cultures and cuisines can all be found blended into Creole food.  As Naif, our cuisine tour guide said, "Gumbo is a bowl full of culture."  
Our first taste of New Orleans cuisine at Antoine's: real gumbo with okra.

Naif, our tour guide, telling us about the history of gumbo and the difference between Cajun and Creole food.

Bree bravely tried raw oysters for the first time.

Gelato was a class favorite.  Most people do not know there is a Sicilian influence on New Orleans' culture.

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