"sf" > wrote in message ...
| On Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:04:42 -0400, "pavane"
| > wrote:
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| >
| >"sf" > wrote in message ...
| >|
| >| My quick "sauce" is gravy made from the fond. Splash in some dry
| >| sherry to loosen, add sour cream (fat free works just fine) stir.
| >| Voilà.
| >
| >I agree completely. Often I will add a dab of mustard or of whatever
| >herb is floating around. It is a tremendously versatile base.
| >
| How true! Have you tried sauteing sliced mushrooms in the pan before
| you deglaze?

I have used diced shallots, but mushrooms would add a lot more,
some umami perhaps, ... definitely experiment time, thanks.

pavane