Instructions: 1. In a medium-size sauce-pan heat the drippings over moderate heat. Add the onion and celery and saute, stirring occaisionally, for five munutes or until the vegetables are tender. Lower the heat, stir in the flour and cook, stirring, 3 minutes more or until golden and bubbling. (Watch it doesnt get to hot...this is the critical stage.) Add the stock and bay leaf, return to a boild, then lower the heat and simmer, sitrring frequently, for 10 minutes. Add the milk, salt, and pepper and simmer for about 2 minutes or until heated through. Remove the bay leaf.

Makes a scant
more than 8- half cup servings.
*Spice note: I like to use course ground black pepper (or restaurant grind) in order to give the appearance of

"Country Gravy" especially when serving fried chicken and mashed potatoes, or with biscuits for breakfast. Other times I use white pepper, for flavor without appearance. Use your imagination and your preferences.

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