Dinner party pics & gumbo tips

From the recent farewell dinner party at Becca's:


Our hostess's "plan of attack."


Porch party!


Rob with his home-brew.


Cheers

How to start a gumbo

1. Slowly heat flour and oil (about a 3:1 ratio) while stirring to avoid clumps.
2. Cook the roux until dark brown. Add seasoning now, too. Don't burn it!
3. Chop up "the trinity." Not pictured: celery.
4. Cook the trinity in the roux until soft, then add stock or water and seasoning. Cook another half hour minimum before adding meats or seafoods.