I love jambalaya. Being from Texas, it fits the palate. A good cajun jambalaya has some bite to it. Now that I live in Pennsylvania, it's interesting how the Dutch heritage here views the staple dishes of the south. My first taste of "chili" up here was quite an experience. Folks here have their own great staples, such as chicken corn soup and, of course, chicken potpie. In Dutch, it's hinkle bottboi (chicken potpie). I'd shoot a Texan if they tried to make it. I feel the same way about the Dutch up here trying to make the southern dishes. Don't make chili and don't make jambalaya. Otherwise, happy eating!