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My favorite thickener is a roux. It's similar to a beurre manie, except that it is cooked first. It also lends a great flavor what whatever you add it to. Also doesn't make your gravy clear/translucent like cornstarch or arrowroot.

I personally go to TJ's for: cheeses of all various types (I've got an addiction methinks!) organic milk (no RBST please!) dark chocolate almonds roasted red pepper soup gyoza (pot stickers, I usually make my own dipping sauce) frozen soybeans various wines ginger chews (they're strong, but oh...