Okra Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. medium-sized shrimp (with shells)
1 gal. chicken stock
1/3 c. butter
3 lb. okra, sliced
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1 1/2 c. canned tomatoes

Preparation

In the early
1900's,
the Labor Day celebration on the \"green\" was a
festive
affair on St. Helena Island.
Visitors joined the crowd
of local islanders for a gala celebration at the picnic ground,
known
as the \"bay or \"green\".
Tables and concession stands, set
up\tby
individuals from Lady's Island and St.
Helena
Island, featured delicacies such as red rice, Hoppin' John (or
peas
cooked with rice), fish, crab, shrimp, fried chicken and ham.