"LAWYER" STATUS MEAL WITH A $25 BUDGET

BRRRRRRRRRR....... ITS COLD OUT SIDE. Well at least that's what my cousin in pre-law text me this morning. His exact Text was "{We are going to get snowed/iced in. I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO MAKE GUMBO}". So here we go Jamaal, I am finally releasing my recipe for my Famous "Its cold out there but Hot in here" Gumbo. First you will need to make sure you have the basic seasoning that every household should have off the back, so there is no purchase required.

This should make a 12 bowl serving( should last You 3 days, however I'm not big on eating the same thing twice lol, it gets me the chance to cook again)

Pantry Seasoning (no purchase hopefully)

1 teaspoon of Accent (Flavor enhancer )

4 tablespoons of Lawry's Seasoning Salt (its the best, but use whatever brand you chose)

1 teaspoons of salt

3 tablespoons of Pepper ( Yes pepper jamaal lol)

2 teaspoons of Cayenne pepper

1 teaspoons of Garlic salt

2 teaspoons of onion powder

2 tablespoons of Smoked Paprika

(If you want to go ahead and mix all seasoning together , go right ahead)

Here's a short cut only for those on the go folks. Just pick up a rotisserie chicken from your favorite neighborhood grocery store already prepared and shred it to pieces.

Things you will need from the store.

1 Shredded Chicken (cooked) $6

13oz Smoked Beef sausage or Turkey (Say No to Pork) $2.30

1 package of previously frozen or 1 lb of fresh Cod (which ever you prefer, frozen is but cost more) $ 7

Diced Slamon (for seafood taste, located in seafood market) $7

.5 small package Frozen sliced Okra (rather you like it or not its what makes the gumbo, you want taste)$1

1 chopped small Fresh Onion (just suck it up and chop, its better then frozen but its up to you) .85

2 Jalapeno pepper (or 1) $.15

1 Green Bell pepper chopped $.99

2 Chicken Broth Box's or 4 Can of chicken stock $5

1 cup of Water

2 8 oz cans of Sweet Corn $3
1 Box of Zatarains Gumbo Base (don't accidentally get Gumbo Mix) $1.39

Okay First, slice the smoked sausage into small circle pieces and brown in skillet. Remove Sausage from skillet. In the same skillet put onions and bell peppers, the natural grease from the sausage should be enough to cook semi-caramelize the onion and pepper. Remove the onion and pepper form skillet and place in a stock pot on medium heat (pot big enough to put all ingredients inside). Clean the Skillet and clean all areas that was messed up (You will thank me later) :-). 

Now in the pot you put the onion mixture in add the chicken, sausage, seasoning mix, okra, jalapenos, corn. Now add the chicken broth, water, and Zaterains gumbo mix. Now allow to Cook for 1 to 2 hours on low-med, stirring often. 20 min before you complete cooking add cod and salmon (I hate for shrimp to be over cooked). Add seasoning if needed (I suggest season salt because salt tends to be to salty)

You Chose

I was wondering how powerful a choice is. Do you know? Well I come to realize that its on the top of the most important things in life. Your choice determines everything. It is the gasoline to every decision you make. Every emotion you have. Every place you go. Who you chose to love. What you eat or drink. It is also the beginning and the end of your destination, while your alive and after you leave this earth.
Alot of people have high blood pressure. I am one to believe that it started with a choice. Why ever the condition begun, its because of what you decided to do, From eating a slice of cake everyday to deciding to allow that man work your nerve.
Lets step back a bit, What do I mean about the beginning and the end of your destination. Well, Sin and Truth starts with a choice. You make a choice
to sin, or you make a choice to live in the truth(God Will). Rather you chose a sinful life style that leads you to hell or a Godly life style that leads you to Heaven, it is all a choice.
So the advice I have for you is, make the choice that will benefit you and not the enemy.
Love............