00W's AIO Smorgasbord

[kingranch2003]

OK Mike, @Nor'easter Reefer. I got you brother. Here are two different recipes. The first one is the recipe for the legendary Mrs. Leah Chase. It is made with out a roux. A Native American leaf powder called file' (fee lay) along with okra are what thickens the gumbo. This is the most famous gumbo house in New Orleans recipes.
https://content.ctpublic.org/recipes/leah-chase-gumbo/#recipe
This one is more "traditional" and does have a roux.

https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/authentic-new-orleans-style-gumbo/
You can make your own roux if you want by slowly cooking your flour and oil to your desired color and flavor. Also, if you want to pass on making your own, buy a good mix like Kerry's that isn't flavored. They even have it jarred already cooked down if you want to avoid the powdered mix. Ieaten peoples gum o that used it and youd never know the difference. To me, making the roux is the most fun part of the process and is what really makes the gumbo unique to you. On another side note, precooked rotisserie chickens help speed this process up a lot. And it's gumbo, you can do anything you want!

 

[kingranch2003]

It was also stated by the barbarian in the movie Highlander.

And in that really sad note that Kurt Cobain wrote

 

[luis angel]

 

[kevgib67]

Congratulations Luis! Are you going to find out if it’s going to be a boy or a girl or let it be a surprise?

 

[tharbin]

Congratulations Luis! Are you going to find out if it’s going to be a boy or a girl or let it be a surprise?

Good catch, I thought he was checking the SG of his roux.

 

[Üter]

It was also stated by the barbarian in the movie Highlander.

 

[Üter]

Congratulations Luis! Are you going to find out if it’s going to be a boy or a girl or let it be a surprise?

is that a rectal thermometer with a 102.6 temperature?

 

[Üter]

May the Schwartz Be With You!

 

[Üter]

Absolutely! Do you wanna do seafood or chicken and sausage? Lol my favorite is chicken and sausage with shrimp. Let me find a good one for you brother.

I think the last time I ate gumbo was in Savanah. I should skip the next Jambalaya and do a gumbo.

 

[kingranch2003]

I think the last time I ate gumbo was in Savanah. I should skip the next Jambalaya and do a gumbo.

You know ow man, I dont really care for jambalaya either. I dont know why. It's all the ingredients I love. Pastalya is pretty good.

 

[cdemoss01]

I'm stuck guys. I have 0 idea how to get my lights hung from the ceiling and I have 0 workaround for the mount arm. What do I do?

 

[Nor'easter Reefer]

My wife isn't a seafood person (ironic since we live in a coastal state) so probably chicken and pork!

 

[kevgib67]

My wife isn't a seafood person (ironic since we live in a coastal state) so probably chicken and pork!

Mine either Mike.

 

[kingranch2003]

May the Schwartz Be With You!

Is that a local brewery? I like some of the obscure styles of beers you post and they always have a good selection

 

[Nor'easter Reefer]

OK Mike, @Nor'easter Reefer. I got you brother. Here are two different recipes. The first one is the recipe for the legendary Mrs. Leah Chase. It is made with out a roux. A Native American leaf powder called file' (fee lay) along with okra are what thickens the gumbo. This is the most famous gumbo house in New Orleans recipes.
https://content.ctpublic.org/recipes/leah-chase-gumbo/#recipe
This one is more "traditional" and does have a roux.

https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/authentic-new-orleans-style-gumbo/
You can make your own roux if you want by slowly cooking your flour and oil to your desired color and flavor. Also, if you want to pass on making your own, buy a good mix like Kerry's that isn't flavored. They even have it jarred already cooked down if you want to avoid the powdered mix. Ieaten peoples gum o that used it and youd never know the difference. To me, making the roux is the most fun part of the process and is what really makes the gumbo unique to you. On another side note, precooked rotisserie chickens help speed this process up a lot. And it's gumbo, you can do anything you want!

Awesome buddy! I'll give it a try soon! I'll make sure to post pictures and let ya know how it goes!

 

[kingranch2003]

Awesome buddy! I'll give it a try soon! I'll make sure to post pictures and let ya know how it goes!

Sounds great man. Please do!
Potato salad and garlic bread are excellent sides to go with it.
I like a tangy vinegar based hotsauce, or a green pepper vinegar sauce to top it with.
If you make too much, which is easy to.do, it freezes really well!

 

[Üter]

I'm stuck guys. I have 0 idea how to get my lights hung from the ceiling and I have 0 workaround for the mount arm. What do I do?

what light, what tank?

 

[cdemoss01]

I'm stuck guys. I have 0 idea how to get my lights hung from the ceiling and I have 0 workaround for the mount arm. What do I do?

what light, what tank?

Reefled 90s. Marineland 65 gallon heartland

 

[Üter]

Is that a local brewery? I like some of the obscure styles of beers you post and they always have a good selection

yes, Freeport. I used to do my own stuff but had to stop. you should have seen my big brew days still have all the stuff but plan to give it to the kids.

 

[Üter]

Reefled 90s. Marineland 65 gallon heartland

so I don't have a ceiling above my tank. I went with these HMS mounts. you just need to make sure you keep tension on them since they could wobble otherwise. or you could make a wider foot for it. really meant for Eurobraced tanks but could work for yours.

side vertical brackets
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/hms-multi-light-mount-kit-aqua-illumination.html
horizontal rail for length of tank
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/multi-light-hms-track-aqua-illumination.html