Brown Gravy
Roll 4 tablespoonfuls of butter in flour; put in a stewpan, adding an onion, sliced thin. Let it brown together, and season with 1 teaspoonful of salt, half as much pepper and the same amount grated lemon peel. Add to it by degrees, 1/2 pint water or soup stock. Let boil and serve with meat or poultry. Some like a pinch of sage added. Soup is better than water.