I didn't mention the okra 'cause most people only see okra in a jar (pickled) not in bushels like we get 'em (I could be wrong haven't been looking much). But Shrimp and Okra with sausage is hard to beat when its cold out. Too many variations to try to discuss in a short time.

Hmmm, I'm starting to think gumbo is more wide spread than originally believed (by me). Sort of like Clam Chowder. A northern dish that I personally love. You can get it down her but there is something different than what you'll find up north. I guess its a matter of prefference. For that matter, anyone care to share a good recipe that even a cajun would get right? I know we can't get fresh clams but we'll use what we can find.

Clayton