Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 to 3 Tbsp. flour
2 to 3 Tbsp. shortening
1 (No. 2) can stewed tomatoes
1 (No. 2) can tomato paste
onion, garlic and celery
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. gumbo file
1/2 tsp. basil
dab of each: cinnamon and cloves
1 lb. crabmeat
1 lb. shrimp

Preparation

Brown flour and shortening in large pan.
Add remaining ingredients.
Cook an hour or longer, if preferred.
Add okra, if desired.