Thought I was buying regular, but turns out it's a gumbo mix, with
okra. Two questions: if I make a roux, should I defrost the veggies
first? If I toss 'em in frozen will the extra water mess up the roux?

Next question: Normal veggies might simmer for an hour. Should frozen
veggies simmer as long?

Next concern that;s really a question: Okra is usually tossed in later
than other veggies; this mix has the okra in it. Will over cooking the
okra be a problem?

Okay that's four questions; it seemed like two at first. If that's a
problem, please answer only 1 (and 1a) and 2.

Tks