I have made gumbo several different ways that tasted OK but it wasn't until I used an old Louisiana woman's recipe and Fomehearts roux technique that I hit pay dirt. As Fomeheart says "it's what ever you like" We like our roux one click away from burned supper dark for that supper rich taste and loads of oakra. I like sea food but the one who needs to be pleased (as Al says) does not so I only use chicken and sausage, next time I I will fry the sausage. Sea food also require a lighter roux that I don't like as well so I am OK with Chicken and sausage. Fomeheart you are the undisputed master of gumbo and many other dishes, brines and smokes, when you are not on the forms I think I can speak for every one when I say we miss you. You are a world of cooking, smoking and brining knowledge and if you ever put that knowledge in a book I'll not only buy it, I'll promote it to everyone I know.
Randy,
