Beyonce’s mother, Tina Knowles, gumbo booth closed Monday and reopened 2 days later
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The Houston Health Department (HHD) has confirmed that ‘Mama Tina’s Gumbo’ was temporarily shut down at the Houston rodeo.
Tina Knowles, also known as Mama Tina and the mother of Beyonce, debuted her Creole gumbo at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
The gumbo, which is a cherished family recipe that Knowles said she has perfected over decades, created a buzz for many wanting to try a home dish loved by Beyonce.
The HHD said the booth was shut down on Monday and has since reopened on Wednesday.
The reasons why the booth was closed has not been disclosed.
KPRC 2 will provide more information as it becomes available.
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