re: Best in Chow: Gumbo Wars

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See, I'm torn because Otis puts that devil pod in his gumbo, but on the other hand, I do enjoy a bay leaf or two.

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You're headed down a dangerous path, here, Tiger, listening to Otis. Put the okra in the gumbo if you like. I prefer it without, but I understand some folks enjoying that, sort of. They were just brought up wrong. However, if you want bay leaves, make spaghetti meat sauce or just chew on a few. Stick with the file' for the herb flavor that belongs in gumbo.