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Any American moms out there.

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Phyll

Phyll Report 2 Jun 2011 17:17

I always use Oxtail Soup in my casseroles. My mum used to this as well. If not a Beef bourginon or something like that is quite nice.
Phyll

Researching:
Newman, Pavey, Sinden from Sussex. Latham from Bucks & Herts

Margaret in Sussex

Margaret in Sussex Report 2 Jun 2011 16:40

Thank you to all who have replied...... I have passed on your tips to son....Says thank you.. will investigate & get back to me.

Margaret

JaneyCanuck

JaneyCanuck Report 1 Jun 2011 14:06

Does Canadian count? ;-)

I think Oxo's disgusting (know it from childhood and it's sold here) -- the salt!!!

I use a can of beef bouillon (regular Campbell's soup, or in Canada we have store brands) to add to stews. Not beef stock, which is also too salty and kind of weird tasting. Then I thicken it just like natural stock or juices.

But if you want ready-made gravy, there are loads of cans of that available, and also packaged mixes. You have to have a high tolerance for salt there too. ;) And watch out for regional differences; gravy may tend to be a little barbecue-saucy.

If your son prefers not to shop at Walmart, as many of us do, any grocery store should carry stuff like that.

Researching:
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ஐ+*¨^¨*+e+*¨^¨*+ஐ Mildred Honkinbottom

ஐ+*¨^¨*+e+*¨^¨*+ஐ Mildred Honkinbottom Report 1 Jun 2011 12:46

found these in Wallmart as well

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Wyler-39-s-Beef-Bouillon-Cubes-3.25-oz/15716562

ஐ+*¨^¨*+e+*¨^¨*+ஐ Mildred Honkinbottom

ஐ+*¨^¨*+e+*¨^¨*+ஐ Mildred Honkinbottom Report 1 Jun 2011 12:14

Heres a selection here from the Wallmart in Orlando, although I would imagine not all of the gravies are as we in the uk would consider as gravy ;-)


http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_constraint=976759&ic=48_0&Find.x=0&Find.y=0&
Find=Find&_ta=1&search_query=gravy%20mix&_tt=gravy


:-D
ps url goes on one continual line ;-)

Margaret in Sussex

Margaret in Sussex Report 1 Jun 2011 10:49

Thank you Marilyn...... Son obviously not looked well enough... uses both those stores. Will pass on your info... Thank you again

Margaret

GRMarilyn

GRMarilyn Report 31 May 2011 17:28

Margaret,

Wall-mart sells Beef Stew casserole mix in packets.......lovely & another make KROGER Stew packets from any Dollar Shop.

Marilyn.... :D

Researching:
Tregaskis- Blatchford- Bunker- ONeil.... Cornwall & Devon ( Ingram) Dorset .Bean Kent & Norfolk

Margaret in Sussex

Margaret in Sussex Report 31 May 2011 17:06

thank you dame...... I was told that we could not bring oxo or the like into the usa because of the mad cow disease we had over here a while back...... will try posting them then.... :-)
thank you again.... Margaret.

Dame

Dame Report 31 May 2011 17:03


Knorr stock cubes are available, gravy mixes and canned gravy aren't bad, Americans are not big gravy consumers, I have my oxo's mailed to me also english gravy in the packets :-)

Margaret in Sussex

Margaret in Sussex Report 31 May 2011 16:48

Son wants to make a stew/casserole...... as he is unable to get stock cubes, ie. oxo out there , what do you ladies use for your gravy please.

Thank you.