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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Adrienne Martinez

'Tastes Like Water': Beyoncé's Mother, Mama Tina, Gets Terrible Reviews Over Her Trending Gumbo

Tina Knowles, or Mama Tina, got 'terrible' reviews over her trending gumbo recipe. (Credit: Photo: Tina Knowles/Instagram @mstinaknowles)

Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles—better known to the world as 'Mama Tina'—has brought her family's long-cherished gumbo recipe to the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, but the reception has been anything but a Southern comfort. With the rodeo running through March 22, fans have been flocking to the booth to get a taste of her legendary 20-hour stew.

Rodeo-goers can choose between two options: a $25 (£19) seafood bowl packed with beef sausage, chicken, shrimp, and blue crab, or a $23 (£18) chicken-and-sausage version.

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