Pay Equity: Empirical Inquiries answers these questions in 10 original research papers. The papers explore race- and gender-based differences in wages, at the level both of individuals and of occupations.
Okra, or Gumbo, from Africa. 0kra (Hibiscus esculentus) is also called gumbo in this country, although the latter term is more often applied to soups or other dishes which contain okra. Both of these names are of African origin. Gumbo is believed to be a corruption of a Portuguese corruption, quingombo, of the word quillobo, native name for the plant in the Congo and Angola area of Africa.
FilÃ© gumbo, a version thickened with filÃ© powder (ground sassafras leaves) as used by the Choctaw Indians, came along about 20 years later. There are no hard and fast rules for making gumbo beyond the basic roux, okra or filÃ© powder, and your imagination. 1  There are probably as many distinctive recipes for gumbo as there are cooks in Louisiana. 2  If it burns even slightly, throw it out and start over again. You can also make roux in the oven or microwave. Best Gumbo Recipes Now that you've mastered the essential roux, it's time to make some gumbo. Here are six recipes to give a try. Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo. This classic gumbo recipe includes the quintessential Cajun trio of onion, celery and bell pepper.