Grandma Ruby recently found my mom’s recipe for gumbo. It gives you an idea of the sense of humor they shared.
Crab gumbo By Nita Melvin, for her friend Ruby Mae Pendrey
One stewing hen, a real old tough one
Cook until it falls apart
Take out of the broth and pick out the bones
Put the chicken back in, if you want to
½ cup of shortening and 1/1/2 tbs flour – brown in cast iron skillet until black and add to broth
Add some okra, corn, celery, peppers, tomatoes and cook for awhile
Add shrimp and blue crab, salt and pepper
Cook until done.
Serve over rice.