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Shawn Martin[_8_]

"Nick Cramer" > wrote in message
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> EMOVETHIS wrote:
>> On 17 Jul 2008 03:41:33 GMT, Nick Cramer >
>> >Lupine Predator > wrote:
>> >> [ . . . ]
>> Ever hear the song "Jambalaya"?
>> "Jambalaya, crawfish pie, an' a filé gumbo,
>> Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on da bayou."
>
> Thanks, Denny. Ain't seen a sassafras tree in around 50 years. Okra sounds
> like a good sub for filé powder.

It'll thicken it up, yes. But File' does impart a distinct flavor.
Look in the spice section of your local mega-mart. It's there.