This week, the Saturday Soup is all about me eating this soup. Often. As many times as I can in the span of a couple days. It’s the Seafood Gumbo at Herby K’s in Shreveport, Louisiana. We’re here for the wedding of two really wonderful people…and we’re also the official wedding photographers. It’s a fun trip that’s made that much more special by the fact that I get to have a couple bowls of this gumbo. With some rice dumped in. And some crusty french bread on the side. And a big frosty draft beer. ‘Cuz that’s what you do here. It’s what *I* do here. Lots of people eat the signature sandwich called The Shrimp Buster. John T. Edge said it’s one of the 100 Southern Foods you should eat before you die. I’d add this gumbo to the list, too.
The week started off with an early morning message on Twitter from Keiko letting me know that this little ol’ site was mentioned as one of the 50 Best Food Websites by The Independent. What the what!? Holy wow. I was floored…and flattered. Seriously. To be in the same group as Elise and Katie and Keiko and a whole mess of awesome websites – pretty incredible. Thanks to those that thought to include me!
Since I’m off eating my weight in Louisiana gumbo and letting someone make soup for me for a change, I thought I’d include some links I’m loving right now – wonderful summer soups I can’t wait to try when I get back:
Comments
Miss T Jul 23, 2011 07:07 am
I have file powder just waiting to be used for a gumbo!! we are in the thick of winter here so souping it up!!!
YAY!
T x
Melissa @ Dash of East Jul 23, 2011 07:07 am
Congratulations Tami! That is amazing and definitely well-deserved!
Okay, and watermelon soup?! I’ll second that: yes, please.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table Jul 23, 2011 08:07 am
Congrats! That is too cool. :)
I’m loving these recipes – thank for sharing. That babaganoush soup is a great idea.
Lana @ Never Enough Thyme Jul 23, 2011 09:07 am
Congratulations, Tami! A well-deserved honor indeed. And that gumbo…wow. Now you’ve got me craving a big bowl full myself.
sara Jul 23, 2011 07:07 pm
congrats, tami! Well deserved. Thanks for including me in your list :)
MikeVFMK Jul 23, 2011 09:07 pm
Love your Saturday soup series and this gumbo look fits that bill and more. Love gumbo, and the way you raved about it means I have to put it on my list if I ever get the chance to get down there.
Congrats on the recognition. Very fitting. And thank you for the link love!
Sabrina Modelle Jul 27, 2011 01:07 am
Tami,
Every success you achieve is so well-deserved. I just can’t imagine a more lovely, more talented woman, garnering recognition. I’m so happy to be cheering you on and standing firmly in your corner. Oh, and the soup looks divine. Happy travels and happy cooking. Much love,
Sabrina
stirring the pot Running With Tweezers Feb 26, 2012 10:02 am
[…] with the boy to see his family, we ate at a place Mike couldn’t stop talking about – Herby K’s. The shrimp buster, he said. You have to try the shrimp buster – with an extra shrimp on it. […]