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  • 13-01-2011 5:37pm
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    Darkginger
    Registered Users Posts: 695 ✭✭✭


    File powder, or powdered sassafras leaves, is an essential ingredient in File Gumbo - and I'd really like to try making File Gumbo! My problem is that I can't find anywhere that will ship it to Ireland at a reasonable price - Penzey's in the US do it, but want to charge me €38.99 to ship one small bag. Has anyone ever found anywhere to buy this stuff in Ireland? Preferably somewhere that'll post it to Mayo, as I very very rarely get to Dublin - like once every 3 years or so!


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    Minder
    Registered Users Posts: 2,774 ✭✭✭Minder


    http://www.seasonedpioneers.co.uk sell it (UK based), £2.50 for 26grammes and £4.95 for delivery to Europe. I think if you contact them, they'll ship just the file powder at a discount.


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    Darkginger
    Registered Users Posts: 695 ✭✭✭Darkginger


    Thank you SO much - I've been looking for almost a year without success. You're a genius :)


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    Thephantomsmask
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    I bought mine here. cgi.ebay.ie/GUMBO-FILE-POWDER-HERB-BLEND-4-oz-Cajun-cooking-/200454817680?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eac09c790

    I don't know why it's listed under Wiccan stuff though!


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    BailMeOut
    Registered Users Posts: 2,987 ✭✭✭BailMeOut


    Darkginger wrote: »
    File powder, or powdered sassafras leaves, is an essential ingredient in File Gumbo - and I'd really like to try making File Gumbo! My problem is that I can't find anywhere that will ship it to Ireland at a reasonable price - Penzey's in the US do it, but want to charge me €38.99 to ship one small bag. Has anyone ever found anywhere to buy this stuff in Ireland? Preferably somewhere that'll post it to Mayo, as I very very rarely get to Dublin - like once every 3 years or so!

    Sorry for opening this old thread again but did you ever get your "filé powder"? I am craving gumbo and cannot find this stuff anywhere. Some people use Okra as the thickening agent but I much prefer using filé. The UK referenced in this thread does not supply it any more.


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