Creole...a good mix...with love

The meaning of Creole can take my head and give it a good spin. It is a little confusing and I am not even going to try to give it one definition. I just think of it as a culture. It is a good mix, with life and passion. I just like to say the word CREOLE! Creole people, creole language, creole cuisine, creole seasoning, creole regions, creole music. The word Creole is like a good gumbo.....everything mixed well and flavorful.

I did find this statement and I guess I will stick to it...well a little. See it is like seasoning...you have to know when to add and when to stop! "In Louisiana, Creole generally means a person of mixed French, African American, and Native American ancestry." But what about a pinch of Spanish or a dash of Italians? Who knows...I don't, but the beauty of it is the mixing.

Some of the famous Creoles that draw me into this world...a world that I do share...Amede Ardoin...a Black Creole who made the first audio recordings of Zydeco music in 1928. A man way ahead of time! John James Audubon...a White French Creole, and a very fine artist! Last but not least....my favorite...Virginie Amelie Avegno Gautreau...White French Creole...better known as "Madame X".

The definition of Creole still stirs beautiful stories and rich colors to my mind...one that makes Louisiana so unique from any other. A good pot of Gumbo...wouldn't you say?

"Tell me who you love, and I'll tell you who you are." A Creole quote