Gumbo is a word we use quite often in Louisiana when describing our culture to the world. In fact, Louisiana is a great Gumbo because it takes many different ingredients from different cultures and blends them into culinary sea of harmony. Though Gumbo is most often associated with Louisiana, the name "gumbo" is derived from a West African word meaning, "okra". Okra is used as a thickening agent in a gumbo, much like file´ (flavorful, crushed sassafras leaves). As you will se