1 lb. cut okra
3/4 c. flour
3/4 c. oil
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. pepper
8 c. water
1 lb. shrimp
2 c. green onion
1 c. celery
1 c. green pepper
2 cloves garlic
1 can stewed tomatoes
1/4 tsp. red pepper sauce
1 lb. crab meat
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

Chop onion, celery, peppers and garlic. In large saucepan get oil hot and add flour. Brown until golden. Starting with water; add all ingredients except okra, shrimp, and crab meat. Cook for 1 1/2 hours on medium heat. Add okra, shrimp and crab meat and cook for 30 minutes more.