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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

I LOVE Gravy!

First, did you notice anything different? Look up at the top...I have my own URL! Funny thing is we have owned that since I started blogging and just now (thanks to Joe) we got the name transfered to me! It's not really a big deal, but I like it!

Ok, no, I'm so not ashamed of the gravy statement. I will admit I'm not much of a sauce person, but there are some sauces that are the main event for me. Gravy is that event!

I made Salisbury Steak for the boys and so...


I made mushroom gravy for me!


Truth be told, I only made the steak for them, so I would have an excuse to make the gravy for me! I had soaked some bulgar wheat on Saturday. I'm embarrassed to say it's been sitting in my fridge since Jessica hosted a BSI food challenge with it last year. That was forever ago...


So, I thought a nice mushroom gravy would be perfect over it, oh, and it was! This was a major comfort meal for me. I want to have it over quinoa next time. It's kind of funny, the illustrator and I used to eat rice with gravy all the time when we first started dating (cheap eats people). I guess it holds a lot of memories for me now.


Turns out the boys didn't mind my craving since they had a big plate of comfort food too.

Mushroom Gravy
(makes enough for two...but I ate the whole thing myself)

8 oz portabella mushrooms (chopped)
1 cup Not Beef Broth
1 TBSP Gluten Free All Purpose Four (I used Bob's)

Sautee the mushrooms (I actually did this in a little water to help them along, but you can use dairy free butter or olive oil) until cooked. In a measuring cup, add the flour to the broth and mix well until the flour is completely dissolved. Gradually add the broth mixture to the mushrooms and stir well. Bring to a simmer on medium high heat stirring occasionally until thickened.

Oatmeal is my all time favorite comfort food. What is yours?
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27 comments:

  1. AverieApril 27, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    The gravy looks great. I need to get on your gravy train :)

    And just noticed you have the foodie blogroll widget. Dont remember if you were formerly with FB or not...but lmk how it goes for you! I got their emails but didnt act on it.

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  2. EstelaApril 27, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Hooray for you own domain name :)

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  3. AlaynaApril 27, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Congrats on the URL! I also have a soft spot for gravy but never really eat the stuff anymore. I think I could get down with some mushroom gravy though.

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  4. Jessica @ How SweetApril 27, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    I love gravy too! And congrats on your URL!

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  5. Heather Iacobacci-MillerApril 27, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    I never like gravy as a kid - didn't understand why someone would want to put it all over mashed potatoes ;-)

    But now, I kind of like it and this looks unbelievable. YUM. Makes me wish I had a portobello.

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  6. ChristinaApril 27, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    I always use tons of gravy when I have it. So good!

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  7. Laura @ S2theTApril 27, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Congrats on the URL! I haven't had gravy in so long - your looks wonderful. :)

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  8. Holly @ The Runny EggApril 27, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Nice job getting the URL change :)

    I love gravy too -- this would taste so good over a big baked potato. Delicious!

    Comfort food - any type of hearty stew (with biscuits on the side!)

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  9. Amy B @ Second City RandomnessApril 27, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I heart gravy. Especially with a strong savory flavor... just a little goes a long way!

    My fav comfort food changes daily. I think today I will go with pancakes. But usually anything with carbs does the trick...

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  10. StephanieApril 27, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Oh that mushroom gravy looks awesome! I love gravy too :)

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  11. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly VegApril 27, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Mmmm...I'm a huge mushroom fan, so this gravy would be right up my alley!

    Yay for the URL-- it just *feels* different, doesn't it?! :-)

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  12. Farty GirlApril 27, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Gravy is one of those foods I didn't eat most of my life, then when I realized how good it is, I poured it on EVERYTHING! Gravy fries? Oh yeah. Thank you for the gluten free vegan recipe! I'm psyched to make this!

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  13. MelissaNibblesApril 27, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    I'm not a fan of gravy. I'm not sure why. I wish I was because that mushroom gravy looks fantastic!

    Look at you big timin' with your url.

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  14. UnknownApril 27, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    this would be awesome with baked GF chicken tenders. WOW! I bet your boys did eat that up fast!

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  15. EmilyApril 27, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    I love your love of gravy and will most likely rekindle my love of it with this awesome recipe!! Thanks Sarena. :)

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  16. AnonymousApril 27, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    I don't miss gravy ever but I'm always looking for sauce recipes that are doable for me (AKA yours is perfect- 3 ingredients hello!)

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  17. RachApril 27, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Congrats on the URL! How fun. :)

    And I love gravy too! I had gravy on my mashed potatoes last night... yum!

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  18. AnonymousApril 27, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    CONGRAULATIONS ON YOUR NEW URL!!! :D THAT IS SO EXCITING! :D

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  19. Madeline - Greens and JeansApril 27, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    I've never been a big gravy person. I like my mashed potatoes with tons of butter...

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  20. Pure2raw twinsApril 27, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    as much as i love the sound of mushroom gravy, i have never been a gravy person.

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  21. Jess@HealthyExposuresApril 27, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    How ironic is it that I mentioned salisbury steaks tonight, and here I come to your blog and see them?! ahaha, I think we are too alike :P Also - gravy? Yes, please!! I don't have it often enough, but you're making me seriously want some mushroom gravy...with bulgur. You're killin' me.
    Hope you guys are all staying out of the line of danger with all the storms blowing around down there! And congrats on the new URL!

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  22. LeeApril 27, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Mine is refried beans as weird as that sounds. I actually had some tonight.

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  23. LisaApril 28, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Yay for your domain :)

    I love gravy too...it's delish and reminds me of comfortable days from my childhood :)

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  24. HeatherApril 28, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    My favorite comfort food has to be cheesy pasta. I don't make it very often, but it's so fantastic! :)
    Congrats on the URL, hon!

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  25. Daniella @ Runner at HeartApril 28, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Mac N Cheese is my all time favorite comfort food but I have recently had an intolerance to dairy so I cna't have it anymore :(

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  26. Christin@purplebirdblogApril 30, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    I LOVE gravy too!!! Gravy and rice is such a huuuuuge comfort food for me... I swear, I want to move in with you and eat all your delicious GF and DF eats! :) Hope you're having a great weekend, Sarena! xo

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  27. Heather @ Kiss My BroccoliMay 2, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Congrats on your own domain! Yay!

    Mmm, mushroom gravy over bulgur sounds amazing! I just picked up some portobellos the other day...I see some gravy love happening this week!

    One of my ultimate comfort foods is a big stack of fluffy pancakes! But now that I think about it, pretty much any breakfast is fine by me! Gotta love a big bowl of oats or oatbran!

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