Gumbo

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