Creole Gumbo
Into a saucepan put a lump of butter, or lard, and some small pieces of bacon, chopped fine. After the bacon is browned, slice in okra, very fine; then stir constantly, adding hot water by degrees. To this add crab and shrimp, cut very fine, and a small piece of ham if desized. If you have not crab or shrimp, use chicken and veal or beef. Served with boiled rice. -Madame Laura.