On 27 Aug 2005 18:07:41 +0200, Wayne Boatwright
> wrote:

>On Sat 27 Aug 2005 08:48:06a, Kenneth wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>
>> On Sat, 27 Aug 2005 08:10:57 -0400, Roberta
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>Thank you don't know what file powder is
>>
>> Hello again,
>>
>> It is actually finely ground sassafras leaves and has a
>> wonderful "smoky" taste and aroma...
>>
>> All the best,
>
>CAUTION: Once file powder is added to gumbo or other dish, do not allow the
>liquid to boil or it will get "stringy". File powder is used both for
>flavoring and thickening.

Hi again,

You are right of course...

I neglected to mention that for a while, filé was
(amazingly) on the U.S. federal controlled substances list.
It all but disappeared from the shelves, but they woke up
and removed it from the list.

All the best,
--
Kenneth

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