Christmas Gifts for Squidoo Lensmasters and Squid Lovers

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Last updated: 12/07/2008

16 Squid Gifts for Your Favorite Squidoo Lensmaster this Squidmas

This collection of squids has been carefully selected for you to choose a squid Holiday gift for your favorite Squidoo Lensmaster or Squid Lover.

Perhaps he might want a PowerSquid Power Multiplier, a Squidoo Orange Flip Video Camcorder or Squid Orange shopping bag. She might want her own Squid necklace, Squid baster or a Squid Mug. The crafty lensmaster might want to try his or her hand at making their own squid from a squid pattern.

Take a peek at this unique collection of Squid Stuff for Squidmas gifts.

Proceeds benefit Planet Gumbo as part of the Month of Thanks challenge and the Squidoo Charity Fund. It was created as my 200th lens.

Unique Christmas Gifts of Squid Stuff for Squidoo Lensmasters

Whip-Lash Squid


Image Source: Wikimedia. Mastigoteuthis flammea, Whip-lash squid. Carl Chun. Die Cephalopoden. (1910). Public Domain.

Squid Stuff, Squid Items, SquidSwag and Squid Products

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1. Squid Toys

For the kid in all of us, a collection of Squid Toys.
These are fitting gifts for your favorite lensmaster (you).

Wild Republic Stuffed Squid in the Amazon Spotlight

Plush Giant Squid 20"

Amazon Price: $12.91 (as of 02/16/2012)Buy Now

Wild Republic Plush Squid Giant is the cuddliest sea monster around.

This colorful squid toy measures 20 inches long and is very soft plush. I might get myself one of these.

Plush Giant Squid Doubling as a Hat

In addition to blessing this Squid Gift lens Squid Angel, Squidster shared her family's experience and photo with the Giant Squid Toy from the Monterey Aquarium with me.

She gave me permission to share it with you.
    I think Giant Squid from Wild Republic is the same one we saw in a gift shop and one of my boys wanted it so bad.

    It was very soft and seemed high quality.

    I was very tempted to get it for myself.

    I took a snap shot of my little one titled "Giant Squid Attempts To Eat Our Children!"
Proof that this Plush Giant Squid is a hit with young and old Squid Lovers.

Note: Image has been adjusted to protect the identity of her son.

More Squid Toys Available on Amazon

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Plush Tusoteuthis Sea Monster in the Amazon Spotlight

Plush Tusoteuthis Sea Monster 12

Amazon Price: (as of 02/16/2012)Buy Now

The Tusoteuthis is the prehistoric ancient cousin of the modern day squid.

This soft plushy squid is 30 inches overall in length.

2. Squid Gadgets

A collection of Squid Gadgets for the Gadget Lover
or the Squid Lover who also loves Gadgets.

PowerSquid Power Multiplier in the Amazon Spotlight

Power Sentry S10063100206/17 General Purpose Power Multiplier (Black)

Amazon Price: (as of 02/16/2012)Buy Now

The PowerSquid expands upon the practical idea of your basic power strip by putting each outlet on it's own flexible cord. This keeps large AC adapters from blocking empty outlets.

The flexible cord design also makes it easy to accommodate complicated wiring situations.

More Squid Electronics Available on Amazon

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Squid Creeper LED Light in the Amazon Spotlight

Creeper CRPL201 Squid Creeper Worklight with 4 LEDs, Magnetic Base and 2 Adjustable Legs

Amazon Price: (as of 02/16/2012)Buy Now

The Squid creeper light adds light to all types of working conditions. Keep in vehicle for emergency conditions.

Great to use for everyday automotive tasks, for under the sink or counter use and tight crawl spaces, attics and working on computers.

This looks like a great squid gadget for my spouse.

3. Squid Patterns

A collection of Squid Patterns for the crafty lensmaster
or crafter who knows a Squid lover.
Patterns to make your own hand-made squid.

Free Squid Patterns

Knit your own squid.
Berroco Squiddy Free Pattern
A free knit pattern from Berroco for making a squid. Squiddy is knit and felted. See image at right.
Knitty: Nautie
Most nautiloids are gone. Their living relatives include the squid, the octopus, and the famous chambered nautilus.
Squid Phone pattern
Squid Phone pattern, for those of you who knit and care from wingedkamui. Squid for your cell phone.
Naughty Squiddy
A knitted squid pattern from the Island of Misfit Patterns, the Naughty Squiddy, referring to the shape of it's head.

Cephalopod and Other Sea Creature Patterns from Hansigurumi on Etsy

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Featured Lenses for Squid Patterns

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Crochet Squid Patterns

Crochet your own squid.
Amigurumi Squid
An Amigurumi Squid from Crochet Me.
Squid & Octopus Finger Puppets
Crochet Finger Puppets by Judith Prindle from Crochet Patterns.
Pattern for Baby Octopus (No. 5)
This pattern by Wunderkammer from SuperNaturale is listed as a baby octopus but looks more like a squid to me.
Squid Purse
A crochet pattern for a Squid Purse from - Crochetville Forum, providing Free Original Patterns.
Dark Mantle - a cave squid - CROCHET
This cave squid includes lots of pictures of a unique squid hat from Craftster.org. For the Dark Mantle pattern, message the designer for instructions how to get the pattern.

Crochet Squid and Octopus Patterns from Wunderkammer on Etsy

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Crochet Octopus Patterns

Beadwrangler Workshop - Crocheted Octopus
The Renegade Octopus, Bead Crochet Project by Lydia F Borin of the Beadwrangler Workshop.
Pattern for Baby Octopus (No. 5)
A baby octopus by Wunderkammer from SuperNaturale.
Squid & Octopus Finger Puppets
Crochet Finger Puppets by Judith Prindle from Crochet Patterns.
Octopode Pandemonium! (Now with Tutorial!) - CROCHET
Octopode Pandemonium! (Now with Tutorial!) from Craftster.org.

Octosquid and Octosquid Pattern from CayenneMade on Etsy

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Squidlets from Sereneonion on Etsy

Adorable Squidlets, if you can't make your own.

If you don't have the patience to make your own, perhaps you'd want to get one of these adorable squidlets.

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4. Squid Art

A collection of Squid Art for those who love Squids so much
they want them to cover their walls.

Squid Art Photographs on Amazon

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Old Style Squid Art on Amazon

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5. Squid & Octopus Jewelry

A collection of Squid and Octopus Jewelry for those lensmasters
and Squid Lovers that like to wear little squid 'bling.'

Sterling Silver Squid Pendant in the Amazon Spotlight

Sterling Silver Squid Pendant, Inlaid w/ Lab Opal with CZ,1 7/8" (48 mm) tall,

Amazon Price: $38.40 (as of 02/16/2012)Buy Now

A stunning squid pendant in solid sterling silver rhodium plated.

The pendant is hand inlaid with synthetic opal and accented with small cubic zirconia stones.

Squid and Octopus Jewelry on Amazon

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Squid & Octopus Jewelry on eBay

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Gold Squid Pendant in the Amazon Spotlight

14k Squid Opal Inlay Pendant - JewelryWeb

Amazon Price: $396.90 (as of 02/16/2012)Buy Now

A unique Squid Opal Inlay Pendant

14k Yellow Gold

Size: 5/8 inch wide x 1 1/2 inch long

More Squid and Octopus Jewelry on Amazon

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Squid Earrings in the Amazon Spotlight

Squid Earrings

Amazon Price: $63.69 (as of 02/16/2012)Buy Now

These dangling squid earrings would be a great gift. I might put them under my own tree.

Sterling silver earrings with hook back.

6. Squid Soap

A great novelty gift for any Squidoo lensmaster, Squid lover or Child.

SquidSoap in the Amazon Spotlight

Squid Soap (set of 6)

Amazon Price: (as of 02/16/2012)Buy Now

This set of Six 8.4 fl. oz. bottles comes in assorted colors (orange, green and purple).

The unique inking soap dispenser helps teach children and others the proper hand washing technique.

More SquidSoap Options on Amazon

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Lenses Featuring SquidSoap

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7. Squidoo Squid Swag

A collection of SquidSwag from the Official Squidoo CafePress Store.
Purchases from the SquidSwag store support charity.

More Great Squid Swag Stuff on CafePress

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Great Squiddicted Stuff on CafePress

For all of the Squidoo addicts, Squiddicted.

Squiddicted on CafePress is run by Christene.
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8. Squid Bag

A unique Squid Bag perfect for shopping or carrying your Squidoo Stuff.

The Squid Bag

The Squid Bag, or orange shopping bag is a unique creation of Grandma Deal from a little suggestion by this lensmaster.

Her hand-crochet bags are decorated with squids or sea creatures and a Squidoo button. She is working on a more manly version for our manly lensmasters.

Find out how you can order your own at the Squid Bags lens or you can now order them directly from her Etsy store.

The Squid Bag

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Squid Bag from The Crochet Angel on Etsy

This one comes in two versions.

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9. Squid Shirts

Need more Squid Shirts?
A collection of Squid Shirts from which you can choose.

Squid Tshirts on CafePress

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Squid Shirt in the Amazon Spotlight

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Squid Shirts on Amazon

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Orange Squid Tops in the Amazon Spotlight

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Squid and Krakken Shirts on CafePress

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More Squid Shirts on Amazon

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Kraken Shirts Available on CafePress

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10. Squid Orange Flip Video Camera

A Squidoo Orange Flip Video Camera and accessories are a great gift.
This camcorder is this lensmaster's favorite.

Squidoo Orange Flip Video Camera in the Amazon Spotlight

Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 60 Minutes (Orange) OLD MODEL

Amazon Price: $175.00 (as of 02/16/2012)Buy Now

The Flip Video Ultra Series' simple, one-touch recording and pocket size make it the ideal choice for shooting video on the go allowing you to capture memories as they happen.

This 60 minute version comes in Squidoo Orange.

Accessorize Your Orange Flip on Amazon

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A Featured Lens on the Flip Video Camera

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11. Squid Totes

Need more Squid Totes and Bags?
A collection of Squid Totes and Squidoo Orange Bags
from which you can choose.

No Squid Zone Tote Bag in the Amazon Spotlight

No Squid Zone - A Classic - Black Tote Bag JUMBO 20w X 15h X 5d

Amazon Price: $33.74 (as of 02/16/2012)Buy Now

From London's Time's Cartoonist Piero Tonin, a fun black cotton twill tote bag.

This versatile tote bag is perfect for school, errands, or trips to the beach.

Size: 20w X 15h X 5d inches.

Squid Totes on Amazon

From the London Times Squid Cartoons
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Squid Totes on CafePress

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Squid Tote from Off The Beaten Path on Etsy

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Orange Tree Tote in the Amazon Spotlight

Orange-Trees Tote by Shinzi Katoh (Japan)

Amazon Price: (as of 02/16/2012)Buy Now

This amazing orange premium cotton canvas tote is by designer Shinzi Katoh, one of Japan's most famous artists.

Size: 15 inches x 14 inches x 6 inches

Squid Orange Shopping Bags

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12. Squids for the Kitchen

A collection of Squid Kitchen Accessories for Cooking and Squid Mugs
for drinking your favorite beverage while making lenses.

Squid Baster in the Amazon Spotlight

Animal House Squid Baster - (Colors May Vary)

Amazon Price: (as of 02/16/2012)Buy Now

Use this squid to baste your turkey or let the kids squirt some ink.

Made of silicone and acrylic; comes in purple.

More Squid Kitchen Stuff on Amazon

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Squid Mug on Zazzle

The very cool thing about these mug is that you can customize it and add your own Squidoo name. I got myself a white one.
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Squid Mugs and Bowl from Wild Card Pottery on Etsy

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Squid Mugs on Amazon

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Squid Mugs on eBay

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13. Squid Books

For those who want to learn more about the real squids,
a collection of Squid Books about Squids for Adults.

The Search for the Giant Squid in the Amazon Spotlight

The Search for the Giant Squid: The Biology and Mythology of the World's Most Elusive Sea Creature

Amazon Price: $0.77 (as of 02/16/2012)Buy Now

Author Richard Ellis, marine scientist, reports on every aspect of the giant squid and its study, covering its biology and behavior, its taxonomy, historical records of its appearances, its treatment in literature, film and museum models.

Some of the appeal of this book is visual, as it presents 30 b&w photographs and 35 line drawings, many historical, several by Ellis himself.

Squid: The Definitive Guide in the Amazon Spotlight

Squid: The Definitive Guide

Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 02/16/2012)Buy Now

A book written for those into Squid the computer language.

Squid is the most popular Web caching software in use today, and it works on a variety of platforms including Linux, FreeBSD, and Windows. "Squid: The Definitive Guide" will help you configure and tune Squid for your particular situation.

Animals of the Ocean, in Particular the Giant Squid in the Amazon Spotlight

Animals of the Ocean, in Particular the Giant Squid (HOW)

Amazon Price: $11.43 (as of 02/16/2012)Buy Now

Animals of the Ocean, in Particular the Giant Squid comes from the team of Dr. and Mr. Doris Haggis-on-Whey, two highly energized and deeply focused scientists.

They mix humor and science to take a look at the Giant Squid.

14. Squid Books for Children

A collection of Squid Books about Squids for Children.

Squid Books for Children on Amazon

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More Squid Books Available on Amazon

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More Squid Books for Children on Amazon

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15. Squid Stuff on eBay

A sampling of Squid Items that are available on eBay.

Squid Collectibles on eBay

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Giant Squid Stuff on eBay

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Art Squids on eBay

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16. Squid Stickers

A Squid Stickers that are available from different sources.
Stick one on.

The Limited Edition Squidoo Sticker

The Sticker Giant has worked with Headquartes to create a limited edition Squidoo Sticker.

You can get your own Squidoo 3-Pak Vinyl Sticker for $0.99 or get it magnetize for $1.99 more.

The offer discounts if you order more than 6 of one item.

Size: 2.25 x 2.75 inches.

Squidoo Stickers from Sticker Giant

You can get your own Squidoo 3-Pak Vinyl Sticker for $0.99 at the Sticker Giant.
Squidoo 3-Pak Stickers, Bumper Stickers - Sticker Giant
Squidoo 3-Pak 0.99 Vinyl Sticker plus more stickers t-shirts, buttons, canvas bags, emproidered patches and ephemera by Sticker Giant.

Squid Stickers and Magnets Available on CafePress

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Bonus: For the Generous Squid

For your philanthropic Squidoo lensmaster, a chance to donate a computer to a child in a developing country.

Give the Gift of Learning

You can bring the light of learning to a child who would otherwise be left without adequate access to information and education with a donation of one or more XO laptops.

For those generous squids looking to do more for the holiday the Give One Get One is the perfect gift; the XO is the gift that gives more.

For $399 you can purchase two of the revolutionary XO laptop--one for a child in a developing nation and a second one for a child in your life.

One Laptop per Child in the Amazon Spotlight

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Bonus: Squid Gumbo

A couple of squid recipes in case you would rather feed squid
to your favorite Squidoo lensmaster.

Squid Gumbo

Squid Gumbo

2 cup Fish stock (recipe below)
3 pound Squid, cleaned and cut into rings
2 Scallions, chopped chopped
2 Stalks celery chopped
2 Bell peppers chopped
1 cup Canned tomatoes with juice
2 to 10 Cloves Garlic, minced
3 Bay leaves
1 teaspoon File' powder
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Cayenne to taste
1 to 4 tablespoons Vegetable oil

Directions:
1. Saute garlic in oil in a large, heavy casserole or stock pot over low heat until slightly browned. 2. Add fish stock (recipe below), tomatoes, scallions, celery, bell pepper, bay leaves, salt and pepper.
3. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
4. Add squid, turn up heat to a medium boil and cook 3 minutes longer.
5. Turn down heat to below boiling and add file powder.
6. Stir, heat 30 seconds more, remove from heat.
7. Sprinkle with cayenne.

Serve in bowls over rice with beer and toasted French bread or baguettes.

Fish Stock
3 quart water
2 pound Fish heads and/or collars
2 Carrots, roughly chopped
2 Onions roughly chopped
1 large Garlic, peeled, whole
3 Bay leaves
1/2 cup Parsley, whole stems

1. Simmer all the ingredients in a covered pot for 45 minutes.
2. Skim off the foam every 10 minutes.
3. Strain through a sieve or cheesecloth.
4. Salt and pepper to taste.

Fish stock may be frozen for up to 1 month, or refrigerated for 3-4 days.

Source: Squid File Gumbo. Recipe Database.

Image Source: Watchsmart. Yummy Squid. Creative Commons. Some Rights Reserved.

Stewed Squid - Calamares Guisado

Squid Guisado
Basic Recipe from the Photographer

Garlic
Onions bulb
Red bell pepper
Green pepper
Squid (calamares)

1. Fry the garlic bulb onions.
2. When its a little cooked add the squid
3. Add salt and seasoning when the squid is already cooked.
4. Add the peppers.
5. Serve.

Calamares Guisado (Stewed Stuid)

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2 pounds squid, cleaned and prepared for cooking
1 16 ounce can crushed plum tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
Salt and ground black pepper to taste

1. Heat the oil in a heavy kettle or skillet and add bell pepper, onion and garlic. Saute over moderate heat until tender.
2. Add squid and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in tomatoes, oregano, tarragon, salt and pepper.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Lower heat and simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender.
6. Serve

4 servings

Source: Rivera. O. Puerto Rican Cuisine in America: Nuyorican and Bodega Recipes. pp. 91-92. Available on Amazon.

Image Source: Hulagway. Squid Guisado. Creative Commons. Some Rights Reserved.

Puerto Rican Cuisine in America in the Amazon Spotlight

Puerto Rican Cuisine in America: Nuyorican and Bodega Recipes

Amazon Price: $10.82 (as of 02/16/2012)Buy Now

Rivera, a novelist and a Nuyorican (the term refers to a Puerto Rican raised or born in New York City), has compiled a wide-ranging collection of homestyle Puerto Rican recipes, both traditional dishes and those adapted or inspired by mainland cuisine.

Many of them come from Rivera's extended family.

Everything Gumbo for Planet Gumbo

Another lens benefiting Planet Gumbo for the Month of Thanks Challenge.
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Seafood Gumbo Recipes

More Squid Recipes from which you can choose.

You can add Squid as part of your seafood to these different gumbo recipes.
RecipeSource: Seafood Gumbo From The New Basic's Cookbook
Using Cajun sausage or kielbasa, okra, shrimp, scallops, lobster, and crab.
Emeril's Classic Seafood Gumbo
Emeril's Classic Seafood Gumbo. ... Season the gumbo with the thyme, bay leaves, gumbo crabs, Worcestershire, salt and cayenne from ABC News.
Seafood Gumbo Recipe
Seafood Gumbo Recipe - Cajun Stew from the epicurean.com user contributed recipes exchange collection.
Jean Brazile's Seafood Gumbo
I'm a big Donna Brazile fan. So you can imagine my excitement when I heard she would be the guest speaker at a Washington Women Lawyers Awards Dinner that ...
Mike's Seafood Gumbo Recipe
Mike's Seafood Gumbo Notes. Not satisfied with the taste or the proportions of various seafood gumbos, I created my own. With the freshness of The Spice ...
Seafood Gumbo - delish.com
If fresh okra is not available, frozen okra makes a perfectly good substitute. To properly finish the dish, filé powder should be stirred in right before ...
Nestlé Professional Louisiana Seafood Gumbo - Single serve
Louisiana Seafood Gumbo - Single serve ... In a small bowl, blend water and gumbo file into a smooth slurry, using a wire whip. ...
Slow-Cooker Recipe: Seafood Gumbo Recipe - Shellfish - MyRecipes.com
This recipe skips the tedious steps and hard-to-find spices of traditional gumbos without compromising any of the flavor. Serve over rice.
Cookin With The Cajun Grocer » Blog Archive » Seafood Gumbo
SEAFOOD GUMBO Makes 6 to 8 servings. 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups chopped onions; 1 cup chopped bell peppers ...
Seafood Gumbo
For Monday night's BCS national championship game, I whipped up a seafood gumbo. You will see me write about many gumbos and stews in this space, ...
Seafood gumbo recipe from Bebop to the Boolean Boogie
Seafood gumbo recipe from Bebop to the Boolean Boogie.
Georgia Seafood Gumbo Recipe @ CDKitchen.com :: it's what's ...
A recipe for Georgia Seafood Gumbo containing butter flour salt pepper chicken thighs chopped onions green bell peppers, diced chopped garlic chopped okra ...
Seafood Gumbo - Diabetes Daily Recipes
2 cups flour 2 cups olive oil 1 cup diced onions 1/2 cup diced celery 1 cup diced green bell pepper 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 plum ...
Seafood Gumbo - Allrecipes.com
This gumbo takes some time, but is well worth the investment. Serve over long-grain white rice.
Seafood Gumbo - New Orleans Style Recipe | Recipezaar
Beautifully presented in fine New Orleans style, this recipe appeared in the Spring/99 issue of Gusto Magazine, compliments of executive chef Richard Benz, Upperline Restaurant, New Orleans.

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This lens was made to benefit Planet Gumbo as part of the Month of Thanks Challenge.
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