Gifts from the Ancestors

A culinary journey that will take you from the Heart of Acadiana to the Gulf of Mexico and on to the Ivory Coast. Explore with us the blessings of West African cooking techniques and how they influenced Louisiana Creole Cuisine and Culture.

Introductions

Hello, Bonjou, Ẹ n lẹ! Welcome to Gifts from the Ancestors.

West African Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup

Sweet Potato Peanut Soup

Delicious, velvety smooth, and full of flavor! This wonderful West African dish takes us to the Ivory Coast.

Project Name

West Africa meets Southwest Louisiana. West African Ginger Shrimp and South West Louisiana Shrimp Creole

Cassava Fish & Chips, lemon and lime, displayed with fresh vegetables on a wooden cutting board.

Cassava Fish and Chips

All about Cassava! A root with history and many uses.

Stewed Okra

Gumbo, the West African word for Okra. A descendent of the Hibiscus plant. Flavorful, versatile and packed with nutritients.

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Save the Date!

Gifts From the Ancestors presents a Foodways Seminar on Louisiana Creole and the West African cuisine that shaped it. Learn how to research your family recipes and turn them into a treasured keepsake. Enjoy cookbook tastings, research resources, recipe development, and much more!