7 Things Every New Orleanian Does When The Weather Drops
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Jackie Ann
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Well, winter just second lined into the city like it owns the place. We’ve had quite the summer, and not much fall, and now that we’ve had our first real cold snap, it’s time to talk about the things every New Orleanian does when the weather drops. Don’t worry, we all do them, so you’re not alone! The question is, how many of these things have you done yet?
You know the one. It’s made its way to the back of the cabinet, but it’s about to make a front row appearance on the stove.
The first cold snap means it’s gumbo weather, and we all know the secret to a good gumbo is the roux.
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Half of New Orleans has been stirring a roux for an hour right now and it’s still not dark enough. Just keep stirring, just keep stirring!
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We don’t often get temperatures below 50 for extended periods, so when we do it becomes the primary topic of water cooler conversation.
Look, we just said we don’t experience these temperatures very often. We are not used to them. We need to bundle up.
That didn’t get the memo and is walking around in shorts and flip flops.
There’s nothing like the smell of the heater blasting through the house for the first time this season.
How many did you check off the list? Did we leave anything off? Let us know in the comments below!
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