[culinarian247]

One: How do you make a nice country gravy?

Two: Are there any tips to make my risotto "stand out"?

[coolJ]

OK, gravy is not my strong suit, but for the risotto, try sauteeing some multi colored bell peppers (brunoise of course) with the arborio. It might help a little.

[Peachcreek]

I make my country gravy with breakfast sausage, bacon fat, flour, milk, and season it with black pepper, dry sage, onion powder, garlic, a little tabasco and a little worcestershire sauce.

[Pete]

Hey peachcreek, a little trick I learned while in Atlanta, add a splash of coffee to your gravy. It really helps to accent the sage. Be careful though, just a splash or two will do it as you don't want to taste the coffee.