for the love of the south...

not sure what came over me, but i had a serious craving for some authentic gumbo yesterday. since we live in the middle of the "non-south" the only way i'm getting good gumbo is if i make it myself. granted it's not the best picture in the photo universe, but it's definitely the best tasting! so, for all my southern family and friends (and those who enjoy a good shrimp and sausage gumbo) here's to you, and i'm sorry you didn't get any...