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Gumbo!

Wow. Well, I forgot how time consuming it is to make gumbo.  It's a really rewarding meal though. The more quality time I spent with my gumbo, I couldn't wait to eat it! 

The nutty aroma of the roux made me know I was doing it right. This is prob the most nerve wrecking part because if it's burned, it's OVER.
9:00 PM and I've only added the holy Trinity: celery, Bell peppers, and onions
It's finally done!!
Added shrimp to the gumbo. ☺️



https://noshon.it/recipes/shrimp-andouille-and-okra-gumbo/#_a5y_p=2561806

My adjustments: 2 tbs creole seasoning, 3 tsp gumbo file, no andouille sausage, and used vegetable broth instead

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