Darrow, Louisiana, United States

Houmas House Cooking Demonstration

Savor Traditional Louisiana Cuisine Enjoy a special cooking demonstration of traditional Louisiana cuisine at a historic estate. This celebrated regional fare, renowned for its bold flavors, is a delicious mix of French, Spanish, African and Indigenous influences, featuring dishes such as jambalaya, gumbo and boiled crayfish. Upon arriving in Darrow, you will take a short walk from the ship and arrive at Houmas House, an impressive Greek revival-style mansion built during the early 19th century. Here, you will meet your expert chef, who will put on a palate-whetting cooking demonstration, showing you how to prepare chicken and andouille sausage gumbo, as well as crab cakes. As you observe this delight for your senses, sip a complimentary glass of wine, and after the demonstration, take a seat and indulge in the freshly prepared food. Appetite sated, you will return by foot to your ship. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.