Race organizers man the checkpoint tent located 40 km into the race course for the Homer Epic, held March 7-8, 2026, near Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy Chuck Lindsay
Photo by Tressa Dale
This classic gumbo relies on a traditional oil and flour roux, cooked low and slow to develop flavor and a rich color.

A classic gumbo

The world is lush and green in the peak of summer, and it teases me from just outside my office window. I have a job…

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