Sharpen your gumbo skills, from roux to holy trinity, and learn the finer points of buying and cooking fresh seafood. Arrive early if you want to experience a from scratch gumbo, or if you are more interested in sharing a bowl with friends, come later. We use only local seafood, and Mississippi grown rice. The Maritime and Seafood Museum will be partnering with local food writer Julian Brunt for a monthly lunch and learn class featuring everyone’s favorite Cajun comfort food. The class will be held at 10:00 am on the third Wednesday of each month at the museum, our first class will be Wednesday, February 20th. For just $30 guest will be able to attend the entire class and stay for lunch which will include a bowl of gumbo and rice, drink and receive a copy of Julian’s gumbo cookbook. If you do not have time to attend the entire class lunch will be available at 11:00 am for only $20. Lunch will include highlights from the class, the gumbo book and of course, a bowl of gumbo. Seats are limited and will be filled on a first come first serve basis.

To purchase tickets call 435-6320 or contact Corey Christy at outreach@maritimemuseum.org

Thank you to our Sponsor: Desporte and Son's Seafood Inc.