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Nexis wrote:
> "Myrl Jeffcoat" > wrote in message
> ...
>> I have just returned home from a delightful trip to Amish country in
>> Lancaster PA. While there I filled up on wonderful
>> Amish/Pennsylvania Dutch food.
>>
>> One of the best meals was a simple hot turkey sandwich, with gravy.
>> The gravy seemed fairly traditional or usual for that kind of meal,
>> but was more "golden" yellow than I've seen in the past. What do you
>> guys think may have been the ingredient to make that so? I wondered
>> if a bit of tumeric had been added, but also wonder if there are
>> other possibilities.
>>
>> Myrl Jeffcoat

>
> turmeric or curry would be the first thing that comes to mind. Or
> maybe food coloring, either on it's own or part of another ingredient
> (like a chicken base).
>
> kimberly


Somehow I don't think the Pennsylvania Dutch are into curry

Jill