Gumbo, Louisiana’s most famous dish, gets its name from the West African name for okra which is typically put into gumbos today to add flavor and act as a thickener. Gumbo is typically prepared in colder months of the year due to the heartiness and warmth gumbo produces.
Tony Chachere's Creole Foods began in 1972 as a retirement hobby for South Louisiana Chef Tony Chachere. Today, it is still produced in Opelousas, LA and is one of the most recognizable brands in the U.S. offering a variety of products including rice dinner boxes, injectable marinades and their Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning.
