Learn to prepare an authentic chicken, sausage and shrimp gumbo that will spice up your Mardi Gras. Make a so-called chocolate roux, become familiar with the traditional holy trinity of vegetables, and properly process okra to use as a thickener. Explore the use of aromatics and balance spices and flavors that add depth to a variety of other dishes. Sample, then take home your savory Southern-style creation.