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Evelyn’s Midtown Kitchen – Seafood Gumbo & History
On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 6 p.m., Evelyn’s Midtown Kitchen held a cooking class at Eastern Market’s Shed 5 in Detroit focused on Southern Black culinary traditions. Participants cooked authentic Louisiana seafood and chicken gumbo, Southern sweet potato casserole, and New Orleans bread pudding with caramel rum sauce.
Hosted by Chef Evelyn, this class was more than cooking—it was a cultural journey exploring Black American food traditions tied to family and community, especially from Louisiana. The menu featured a slow-simmered seafood and chicken gumbo with deep Southern flavors, a creamy spiced sweet potato casserole, and a classic New Orleans bread pudding finished with rich caramel rum sauce. Attendees worked in small groups, learning recipes and the stories behind them in a hands-on 2 to 2.5-hour session at Shed 5, Eastern Market. Comfortable closed-toe shoes were recommended for this active, fully engaged class.
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Source: Eastern Market ↗
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