What's for Dinner Tonight? It's Gumbo Weather!!
By Kareng
@kareng (80243)
United States
November 13, 2019 4:06pm CST
With this super cold weather we are going to throw in the towel and make a big pot of gumbo for dinner tonight.
I have a chicken in the oven and will debone it and also cook some sausage to throw in for a chicken and sausage gumbo. This will hit the spot and help keep us warm this evening.
The weather forecast for us goes from one drastic low of 22 to 34. Well it's not that drastic but a big difference. I am hoping for the 34 but not counting any chickens until they hatch or the fat lady sings, which will come first?
How is the weather in your neck of the woods? I hope you have a clearer projecton that we have here. I'm not going to turn the local news on because my mom will freak out if she hears 22 degrees and the in the teems with wind chill and that will do it. Nope, not gonna happen.
Stay warm everyone and have a good evening.
Photo Credit: Pixabay, public domain
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@moffittjc (128835)
• Gainesville, Florida
14 Nov 19
I've been hearing the news stories about the fires in Australia but I thought they were all on the eastern side of the country around Sydney. Are you happening in your area as well?
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@JudyEv (382021)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Nov 19
@kareng @moffittjc The fires are all on the eastern side of the country at the moment but there is always that danger in the backs of our minds. Someone was seen lighting fires not too far from where we are so you just never know.
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@LindaOHio (222302)
• United States
13 Nov 19
It's going to be 50 by Monday. I'm waiting for that.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
14 Nov 19
@LindaOHio Next week is looking nice for us. We will even hit 70 one day but a couple of days in 60's.
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@LindaOHio (222302)
• United States
14 Nov 19
@kareng I'm afraid our 60s will be in April. Now they're saying 48 for Monday. Still below normal for this time of year.
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
14 Nov 19
Our cold wave is coming in now--should go down to the 60s!!
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
14 Nov 19
I'll tell you like I told @JohnRoberts - "Oh, poor thing!"
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@wolfgirl569 (135722)
• Marion, Ohio
14 Nov 19
We are hoping to get in the 30s tomorrow too.
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@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
13 Nov 19
There is a restaurant here that serves gumbo and other Creole dishes. But I haven't tried it yet because I'm afraid it is too spicy for me.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
14 Nov 19
@Alexandoy Yes! There is some hot stuff out there in Cajunland.
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@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
14 Nov 19
@kareng so it is the cajun that is hot. I didn't know much about those dishes. Thanks for the info.
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@moffittjc (128835)
• Gainesville, Florida
14 Nov 19
Gumbo sounds so delicious! It's been quite a while since I've had any. Will you save me some? I'll head over there now.
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@moffittjc (128835)
• Gainesville, Florida
14 Nov 19
@kareng I need to stop for gas first on the way, or I'll never make it.
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@Tina30219 (82978)
• Onaway, Michigan
15 Nov 19
Weather here is cold and has been snowing on and off the last couple
of days. Dinner tonight was leftover from last night.
@jstory07 (148730)
• Roseburg, Oregon
15 Nov 19
Your chicken and sausage gumbo sounds really good. I have not had any in a long time.
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
14 Nov 19
don't blame ya fer not wishin' yer sweet momma to hear 'f the weather, hon. that gumbo sure sounds good! some homemade chicken bone broth 'd hit the spot, too. i need to put a whole chicken'n my list, but might wait a bit coz i'll be gettin' the turkey schtuff here soon 'nough. great nutrition, versatile, freezes well - bonus!
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
21 Nov 19
@crazyhorseladycx We will be going to my aunt and first cousin's for Thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday night. They live east of Baton Rouge. And then on Thanksgiving Day we are going to my oldest daughter's house in Lafayette. She is cooking but they are also packing up to move so will have boxes everywhere. It is going to be rough with all the travel but I miss my baby Brinley! We will get to see all the boys too. My mom has never met her new hubby or Brinley so that will be a treasure for her as well.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
15 Nov 19
@kareng i hear ya! wish i 'twas roastin' the bird this year, but alas my sweet momma 'tis takin' such a task. dunno how much time i'll 've with the hubs surgery 'n 'ftercare.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
13 Nov 19
I have to say the sun did come out today but we topped out at 52. Much better than 32, but the temperature is dropping now. I'm just waiting now to see who has the right forecast. I'm leaning with the first one with 22 degree low. They were closer on the mark last night than the others.
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
13 Nov 19
We are having cabbage rolls. Enjoy your evening
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
14 Nov 19
SOunds good. What's gumbo?
Here it's unseasonably cold, too. Oh well, at least we'll be used to it
