{"product_id":"learn-how-to-make-gumbo-with-scott-fran-and-sam-feb-17","title":"Learn How To Make Gumbo: February 17, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn How to Make Gumbo:\u003c\/strong\u003e with Scott Daigre, Fran Chamberlain, and Sam Hamann has been \u003cstrong\u003eCANCELED \u003c\/strong\u003edue to impending weather. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDinner Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 (min 8)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e CANCELED DUE TO RAIN\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHours:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 - 8 pm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e This workshop will be held at a private home within the Ojai City limits. Exact location will be revealed once purchased. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the parades roll down Crescent City streets on Fat Tuesday, and everybody in Louisiana is exhausted and stumbling home covered in shiny beads. Many will gather around the gumbo pot, tell stories, and toast the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWe'll carry on that tradition, Ojai style! Learn how to make a roux, a rich, tasty chicken stock, and join in when we discuss the myriad ways to make delicious gumbo. And then of course, we will chow down.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScott, \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eFran\u003c\/span\u003e, and Sam will be ready to let the good times roll with this decadent Louisiana celebration, highlighted by Scott's chicken and andouille gumbo and \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eFran\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eFran\u003c\/span\u003e's wildly successful vegetarian version!\u003cspan class=\"im\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhoever wins our Mardi Gras trivia game will take home a copy of Melissa Martin’s (Mosquito Supper Club) new book, BAYOU.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eExpect some extra-special Louisiana foodie surprises, fun extras, and real Cajun good times. \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eFran\u003c\/span\u003e's working on the playlist!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWine and beer are on us, and maybe even just a little sample of a true New Orleans Hurricane or Sazerac cocktail. We’ll see what feels most festive.\u003cspan class=\"im\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*\u003cstrong\u003eIf you have any shellfish allergies, please let us know by calling or texting Scott (number below) in advance\u003c\/strong\u003e so we can accommodate you, because otherwise we just might toss some crawfish or shrimp into that gumbo at the last minute. That’s sort of how those things happen!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHope to see you. Laissez les bons temps rouler! \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA hearty appetite and a festive spirit!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvided: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWine and beer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther Louisiana foodie surprises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Hosts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFriends for decades and now neighbors in downtown Ojai, your hosts are all avid foodies and experienced home cooks\/chefs who also share an affinity for the food of South Louisiana and gumbo in particular. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eScott is a Louisiana native who was raised by great family cooks. Fran and Sam are honorary Cajuns who can both cook up a mean southern meal. Gumbo(s) at this event are inspired by Melissa Martin and John Folse, (and Scott’s mom and grandmother!) notable Louisiana Chefs who will be discussed during the event. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAnd Fran has mastered a vegetarian “Ojai-style” gumbo that Scott didn’t ever think was possible!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor more information \u003c\/strong\u003eabout \u003cem\u003eLearn How to make Gumbo\u003c\/em\u003e please call or text Scott at: 323.363.0844\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor General Inquires \u003c\/strong\u003eabout \u003cem\u003eOjai, The Experience\u003c\/em\u003e or The Mega Gallery please visit the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themegagallery.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003eContact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e page and fill out the form. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREFUND POLICY: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefunds are available upon request until January 11, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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