Look where you took this beautiful movie’s message!! OMOIYARI, translates as “empathy” for each other. Kishi Bashi’s music, the reflections as he stirs into his own identity what he learns about his Japanese heritage as an American … a true feast for anyone curious how our neighbors contribute to our lives.
Okay. Here's the truth. I've never had gumbo. I grew up in a poor "meat and potatoes" Irish family in Californa. I didnt' even have pizza until I went to college! I did have a lot of Mexican food (not fast food but home made) . I've never eaten okra or sassafras (though I have heard of them). Admittedly, I do not enjoy cooking so keep my meals really simple and healthy. I can appreciate your use of Gumbo to illustrate the melting pot idea.
.. hiya ! ! ! Ya got me re the Louisiana Gumbo ! Anne & share a strange ‘compulsion twards ‘things creole & cajun.. & her jambalaya ‘slays in wickedly wonderful ways .. But you’ve hit other ‘triggers for myself with this post ! Ideally early risers of North American will latch eyes on the gumbo - photo & Post.. so here’s a tip for you & readers..
‘The Silence Of Bonaventure Arrow’ - Am ‘known for No Spoilers’ - This is/was ‘a First Novel’ that went Best Seller - set in an earlier Louisiana era. Aside from being charmed witless by the astonishing mystery of Bonaventure himself - there’s his enlightened gem of a Mother ! I’ve long been mystified by certain ‘basic foods / meals & the colloquial or local ‘patois’ they’re served up in. Yes i’ll attempt ‘fried ocra.. likely accompanied with steamed & lightly sautéed shrimp (if I fail with the ocra - i won’t fail re the shrimp !
But maybe the ocra will be a ‘winner like our southwestern Ontario or Maritime fiddlehead greens which we ALWAYS Steam ? Anne is already talkin Swiss Chard later this week - but I digress - Recently read a passage in a Robert B Parker novel about rinsing ocra - (diluted vinegar ?) to remove the ‘slippery aspect & chillin it overnight.. perhaps was the protagonist Spenser - Boston based - but ‘wise in the ways of kitchen & cookin.. !
PS .. inside my salamandry site is a Post re ‘Son of a Southern Chef’ & his stunning Cookbook.. in which the photography alone - changed my perceptions of ‘Food Photography.. ! & i never overlook anything in regard to The Underground Railroad .. It’s ‘flavoured my Short Fiction my ‘Perceptions & continues to ‘Engage me as I explore historical Haitian aspects, ‘voodoo & plantations in regard to my current Story Outline - ‘Turks Grift .. set in Providenciales - TCI
yum yum .. thanks for the ‘simmering start to my day ! 🦎🏴☠️
The food and music of Louisiana , especially in New Orleans, it is hard to match. My first Nursing Director is from Baton Rouge and retired in Grand Isle. I have been there many times. In 2010, I helped clean up birds and dolphins after the Deepwater Horizon Oil explosion. Also had fun.meeting Erin Brockovich. Thank you for the reminder. I also smell crawfish, beignons and pecan
Look where you took this beautiful movie’s message!! OMOIYARI, translates as “empathy” for each other. Kishi Bashi’s music, the reflections as he stirs into his own identity what he learns about his Japanese heritage as an American … a true feast for anyone curious how our neighbors contribute to our lives.
You are a muse, Karen. Thanks for your comment and inspiration for this post.
That gumbo looks delicious. And your words are words to live by for the whole earth. Thank you.
Thanks for your comment, Carol. I got quite hungry as I was writing this post. 😎
LOL, just the picture made me hungry.
Okay. Here's the truth. I've never had gumbo. I grew up in a poor "meat and potatoes" Irish family in Californa. I didnt' even have pizza until I went to college! I did have a lot of Mexican food (not fast food but home made) . I've never eaten okra or sassafras (though I have heard of them). Admittedly, I do not enjoy cooking so keep my meals really simple and healthy. I can appreciate your use of Gumbo to illustrate the melting pot idea.
Thanks for your comments, Gracie. Gumbo is creative soul food drawing from what is locally available...
.. hiya ! ! ! Ya got me re the Louisiana Gumbo ! Anne & share a strange ‘compulsion twards ‘things creole & cajun.. & her jambalaya ‘slays in wickedly wonderful ways .. But you’ve hit other ‘triggers for myself with this post ! Ideally early risers of North American will latch eyes on the gumbo - photo & Post.. so here’s a tip for you & readers..
‘The Silence Of Bonaventure Arrow’ - Am ‘known for No Spoilers’ - This is/was ‘a First Novel’ that went Best Seller - set in an earlier Louisiana era. Aside from being charmed witless by the astonishing mystery of Bonaventure himself - there’s his enlightened gem of a Mother ! I’ve long been mystified by certain ‘basic foods / meals & the colloquial or local ‘patois’ they’re served up in. Yes i’ll attempt ‘fried ocra.. likely accompanied with steamed & lightly sautéed shrimp (if I fail with the ocra - i won’t fail re the shrimp !
But maybe the ocra will be a ‘winner like our southwestern Ontario or Maritime fiddlehead greens which we ALWAYS Steam ? Anne is already talkin Swiss Chard later this week - but I digress - Recently read a passage in a Robert B Parker novel about rinsing ocra - (diluted vinegar ?) to remove the ‘slippery aspect & chillin it overnight.. perhaps was the protagonist Spenser - Boston based - but ‘wise in the ways of kitchen & cookin.. !
PS .. inside my salamandry site is a Post re ‘Son of a Southern Chef’ & his stunning Cookbook.. in which the photography alone - changed my perceptions of ‘Food Photography.. ! & i never overlook anything in regard to The Underground Railroad .. It’s ‘flavoured my Short Fiction my ‘Perceptions & continues to ‘Engage me as I explore historical Haitian aspects, ‘voodoo & plantations in regard to my current Story Outline - ‘Turks Grift .. set in Providenciales - TCI
yum yum .. thanks for the ‘simmering start to my day ! 🦎🏴☠️
Great analogy! and as usual an article to think about.
Thanks for your comment, Scott.
The food and music of Louisiana , especially in New Orleans, it is hard to match. My first Nursing Director is from Baton Rouge and retired in Grand Isle. I have been there many times. In 2010, I helped clean up birds and dolphins after the Deepwater Horizon Oil explosion. Also had fun.meeting Erin Brockovich. Thank you for the reminder. I also smell crawfish, beignons and pecan
pralines!!
Thanks for enriching the discussion with your reply, Verónica. Your olfactory reminiscences take me back to our time in N'awlins.