re: Gumbo roux stock mixing

Yeah I've used it on occasions where I don't have time to babysit a roux and I think it's worked pretty well. I know that's considered blasphemy by some, but in a pinch it's nice to have. Also nice if you need to add some to thicken your gumbo a little- I keep some in my pantry at all times. You can buy the powder roux or get the stuff with the oil mixed in. I buy Kari's and it's made in Ville Platte, so it has to be a little legit.