Host a Gumbo for the Gulf Party

Concerned about the effects of the Gulf Oil Spill but not sure how to help? Consider hosting a "Gumbo for the Gulf" party. They'll provide info & recipes for you. Luckily, here at Stonewall Kitchen, we have a Louisiana native! Phyllis was willing to share her family recipe with all of you. Here it is, but first, the key to a good gumbo - ROUX!

Seafood Gumbo

Basic Roux (see above)
-1 cup flour
-1/2 cup oil

-1 large onion
-2 T bell peppers, chopped
-Salt & Pepper to taste
-2 lbs fresh cleaned shrimp
-1 lb fresh crab meat
-1 pint oysters
-3 stalks celery, chopped
-2 to 3 quarts water

Make roux; add onions and let cook about 5 minutes or until onions are clear. Add water and let come to a boil. Turn heat to low, add other seasonings and red pepper. Simmer until all vegetables are cooked down. Add all seafood at this time and cook about 20 minutes longer. Serve over rice in large bowls.

Actvities for the weekend & our Blog turns 1!

Happy Birthday Blog! Just one year ago we were only starting out in the world of social media. Since then we've written 151 blog posts, gained 4,519 fans on Facebook and 2,371 followers on twitter! What a long way we've come thanks to all of you!

How can you celebrate our social media birthday? Well, I do like presents. Look at that, tonight is Friday shop night in Portsmouth, NH. Shop, give to the food pantry, and get discounts! Visit www.shopportsmouth.org for more info.


This weekend is also the Camden Windjammer Festival. Don't let hurricane Earl keep you away! While you're in Camden, Maine you can also visit our cutest little company store.


Lastly, you can help us celebrate by following @StonewalKitchen on twitter, suggesting our Stonewall Kitchen Facebook page to your friends, and by entering our giveway!


We wish all of you, our wonderful fans and followers, a happy and save Labor Day weekend! And if you're near one of our warehouse stores don't forget to stop in for our Labor Day Sale. (Only available in our warehouse stores in Rochester, NH, North Conway, NH, and Avon, CT)
Find your store here!