In message Pixmaker > wrote:

> At the risk of being laughed off the group, I'll tell you what I do
> about gravy...
> Simple, you use a prepared gravy mix. . . but thereby hangs a tale.
> A tablespoon of the powder will make about 5 ounces of gravy. Simple!
>
> After trying various brands, I have settled on only two. TRIO brand
> brown gravy
> mix is OK but nothing great. The one I really like is made by a spice company,
> R.L. Schreiber, in Pompano Beach, Florida. Google their name and see
> their catalog.
>
> Now, if you're past the shock of using a GRAVY MIX (ugh,) there are
> some things you can do to improve the flavor like adding chopped
> shallots and garlic plus a little Port or Merlot. I also find that a
> bit of beef base can add body to the mix.
>
> David Mehall

A perfectly acceptable way of overcoming the problem, David. Your
enhancements are all improvements which I have used to enhance the
flavour and consistency. If you can get it, or have it, add a few
drops of Lea Perrin's Worcestershire Sauce to give it a lift.

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Don