Gumbo

Dinner That Almost Wasn’t

February 14, 2011

Watch me blow my image here.  I burned dinner!  Totally ruined it.  I’m not sure I’ve ever done that before  . . I’ve scorched a thing or two but I don’t remember ever just totally ruining dinner . . til yesterday. Gumbo is better if made the day before.  Sunday we were having gumbo so [...]

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Bumper Sticker

January 28, 2011

Do you put bumper stickers on your vehicle?  I can’t remember the last time I had one but this one came with my Penzey’s order today. Seems like they should have their web page or name or something on the front though.  On the back is their info and it will all be peeled off [...]

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Gumbo Directions

March 28, 2010

For those who want to know how I do something, often I’ve blogged about it already and over on the right sidebar, there’s a search box.  You can type in whatever you’re looking for and if you don’t find it there, feel free to ask me.  For those wanting to know more about making gumbo, [...]

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Real Gumbo with Real Roux

March 27, 2010

Jessi made her first gumbo!  I dumped in some oil and some flour.  She stirred.  I added some more flour.  She stirred.  I added some more oil.  She stirred.  She said . . I think I know the consistency you’re wanting. I think she meant . . leave me alone . . I can do [...]

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A Ruined Reputation

November 24, 2009

Edit:  Thanks to everyone who sent links or offered to mail me the roux.  As soon as I realized we liked it, I had checked online and the shipping costs are more than I’m willing to pay.  I understand that the weight and insurance make it expensive and it isn’t that the retailers are charging [...]

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The Magic Ingredient

September 5, 2009

Patience!  Fooled you, huh?  Started out with a full pot and let it simmer down to this.  Gumbo is really better if made the day before you plan to serve it.  The slow simmering just blends all the flavors.  Can’t make a pot of gumbo quickly! Nothing’s been taken out of the pot, it just [...]

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