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I came up with the name for this gumbo one day after thinking about a story I heard that concerned Marie Laveau, the infamous Voodoo Queen of New Orleans.  In the 1800's many folks, rich and poor alike, would come to see Marie to enlisht her spiritual aid in solving their romantic troubles.  Rumor has it that Marie could concoct a special gumbo that would enable her clients to capture the heart of another.  I'm not sure if my gumbo will have the same magical properties as the one Marie made but what the heck--give it a shot and see if it works on that special someone in your life!

Notes on making Gumbo:  I fear I may offend some traditionalists with this gumbo recipe because I do not start the gumbo with a roux---in this instance I prefer to add it later.  This will not restrict the flavor of the gumbo in any way.  Also, one of the ingredients may be difficult for you to find locally---gumbo file powder (ground sassafras leaves)---but it won't be gumbo without this fragrant powder, so if you need to order this, go to my Cajun Supermarket page.  If you don't have time to make your own cajun roux, I recommend the commercial roux (Bootsie's) that's available at the Cajun Supermarket page as well.


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