Wake up, kids, we got the dreamer's disease

I used some bacon drippings and changed the cooking method when making the roux.  We usually save the drippings anyway, but the idea of using it for this purpose has made me want to make bacon 100% more often.  It’s a good idea to sieve out any solids when saving.  The other change is that there was some chicken bone broth hanging out in the pantry with no purpose, so that got added in.  Regular stock would probably do just as well.  While cooking, I realized that I usually forget to add the garlic in as well.  We didn’t have any fresh, so I added an unspecified amount of garlic powder.

First, you make a roux.  For the first time ever, I made the roux in the oven.  It’s not energy or time efficient compared to the stove top method, unless you consider that it’s very hands off and while the roux is cooking you can get other things done.  Like washing dishes or video games.  Or both.  Almost anything other than getting splashed by by Cajun napalm and having to grit through it.

( Recipe under the cut! )

1. Usually, I keep the curtains open during daytime, but for some reason I haven't bothered today.  It's just after 3pm and it seems too late to mess with it now.  The house is definitely much nicer when it isn't a cave, though.
2. There's a lilac candle on the coffee table that I've almost completely burned through since Christmas.  It's so nice smelling.
3. Speaking of Christmas, my mom got my husband and me the best blankets ever.  They're larger than average throw blankets and sooo warm.  Perfect for this week.
4. The dog and both cats are all napping.
5. It's finally going to warm up a bit again.

1. I'm semi watching my husband play RDR2 and Arthur is not doing so hot.
2. We just got a PS4 recently and I've been replaying Final Fantasy 12 The Zodiac Age.  I remember loving the original release, but wow.  I completely forgot how much I love it.  It's been ~46 hrs. and there's a little less than half the game left.
3. You know when you're not not hungry but you want a snack anyway?  Yeah.
4. Who else isn't looking forward to work tomorrow?

1. Clothes laundry is in the dryer.  Sheets laundry is sitting on the couch waiting to be folded.
2. Dishes, dishes, dishes everywhere.
3. After my shower later I'm going to do a sheet mask. <3

1. I made the best batch of gumbo yet.  Now that I'm thinking about it, it might be a good idea to create a separate post for it.
2. I had a very leisurely morning and it was glorious.

1. When will Daiya no A return from the war?