Chef Étouffée and the Great Gumbo Day

When Chef Etouffee (A-2-Fay) has a temper tantrum and storms off, his staff has a huge problem on their hands. They have no food to serve the 25 guests who are coming for dinner. But thanks to a bright idea from their new busboy Bernard, all is not lost! Henri, chef number two, Cheri, the head waitress, and Bernard work together to solve the problem by creating a delicious, spicy gumbo. This amusing story set in New Orleans written by Marilee Joy Mayfield in unconventional free verse, highlights ingenuity, team work, and perseverance. Come join this creative team and let the good times roll!