I used to have a column in our local newspaper. You’ll never guess what the subject was. That’s right! Old books. Below is a repost of the repost of an unfinished column on Martin Luther, Martin Luther King, and Martin Luther King, Jr. It’s got some interesting history in it. ML, MLK, & MLKjr. Published
Last evening was football food, laid out on the breakfast table (all the better to see the TV). Left to right: All new recipes which I’ll post as I get to it. We thought the ravioli was the best, though it was all delicious. And we crossed off the chaffing dish from the list of
From the top clockwise: Cajun Country Deluxe (be sure you pronounce it DEluxe) Fried Cabbage, Crepes stuffed with homemade Garlic Thyme Sausage and spinach with cheese sauce, pork chop, Boiled Potatoes with Depression Gravy, Jalepeno Blackeyed Peas. A feast. We will not go hungry in 2023! Wishing you the same.
Came across this earlier and then forgot to repost it. Better late than never–and updated accordingly. Our traditional New Year’s Eve Supper is coming along great here at Farther Along Farm. Crepes just need cheese sauce. I’m trying gouda this year, something different. Blackeyes are done. Mr. Big food is working on the cabbage dish
Recipe: Zucchini Bake I Originally published on January 2, 2021 ZUCCHINI BAKE I 1 package crescent rolls3 medium zucchini, cleaned and diced1 C Monterey jack cheese, grated1 C walnuts or pecans, chopped4 eggs2 Tbsp butter2 tsp chives, chopped½ tsp salt1/8 tsp dill weed2 Tbsp parsley, chopped1/8 tsp pepper Preheat oven to 325˚. Melt butter and sauté
(Again, could have used a nicer bowl.) Recipe: Pearl Onions with Barbecue Sauce Originally published on January 2, 2021 Mr. Big Food improvised this. We scored some fresh pearl onions at the store and prepped them according to package directions. Boil in water for 30-60 seconds. Move to cold water bath. Cut root end off and
Mr. Big Food has informed me that we’ll be trying new recipes for tomorrow’s Football Food. So tomorrow will be new stuff, and today, some old. Fitting, don’t you think? (Should have put the dip in a nicer bowl.) Recipe: Tasty Black Eyed Pea Dip Originally published on January 2, 2021 We had a friend over
for a photo of the stuffed crepes. And here it is. Too late now, I suppose. From last year Published on December 31, 2021 by Marica | Edit Fresh material coming soon! As my mother advised Published on December 31, 2020 by Marica I am ringing in the New Year as I hope to end the Old Year a year from now. Year
The recipe instructs the baker to use a template of the baker’s favorite whiskey trademark and some powered sugar. Miss M and Mr. Big Food did this 10 years ago! December 31, 2012. Wow. WHISKEY CAKE Makes 1 loaf cake 1 ½ C walnuts or pecans, chopped½ C raisins, chopped½ C currants1 C flour1 tsp
Since it’s so balmy out there, Mr. Big Food, Missy, Rocky, and I went to give Jack and The Dummy a few Christmas carrots. Good thing they have their winter coats on.
of a White Christmas… As far as I’m concerned, white Christmases can stay in Vermont, but I want you to have that tune in your head as I tell the story of little Israel Baline, and the man he came to be. Israel was born in Temun, Russia in 1888. His family was Jewish and
White chocolate and Creme de Cocoa variation. I made one cup and we split it. It’s rich. HOT CHOCOLATE TO DIE FOR AND VARIATION For each cup, in a double boiler combine: 2 to 3 ounces milk chocolate 1 teaspoon butter ½ teaspoon vanilla Stir together until completely melted and smooth. Then
SWEDISH GLOGG “Serve in heated mugs or small glasses with a few almonds and seedless raisins in each.”—The New York Times Cook Book by Craig Claiborne (1961) About 20 punch cup servings ¾ C water, plus more3 cardamom seeds8 whole cloves2 Tbsp grated orange peel¼ C blanched almonds½ C seedless raisins1 C prunes1 bottle (24
Games grew up around the Yuletide bowl. For centuries Snapdragon has been played on Christmas Eve in every English shire. Remember the party at Dingley Bell and the great game of Snapdragon where fingers were burned aplenty? A handful or raisins are placed in a shallow dish, brandy is poured over, then ignited. The trick
Final group of Frigid Week Hot Drink Recipes is gluggs, syllabubs, wassails, and assorted punches. By the time you see this, the weather will probably have been driven you to drink. Most are alcoholic, though some–like this one–are not, or you could omit / substitute. Get the punch bowl out! Clementine is in Virginia… Here
From The Deplorable Cookbook by The Horde (2017) Chef’s Note: “A merry Christmas, Bob,” said Scrooge, with an earnestness that could not be mistaken. “I’ll raise your salary, and endeavor to assist your struggling family, and we will discuss your affairs this very afternoon, over a Christmas bowl of smoking bishop, Bob!” SMOKING BISHOP Yield:
MRS. MABEL GREGG HUNT’S SYLLABUB First Lady Bicentennial Cookbook (1975) Serves 12 1 quart cream½ pint sweet wine½ pint MadeiraJuice of 2 lemonsA little finely powdered spice and sugar to taste, “peel of lemon must be steeped in the wine until the flavor is extracted” Whisk together all ingredients, and as the froth rises “take
Mr. Big Food’s aunt reports that the wind chill is 9˚ where they are in Texas. She emailed to request some Gluhwein (mulled wine) recipes. Happy to oblige. (I knew people would be driven to drink! More hot alcoholic hot drinks with alcohol coming up tomorrow. Unless you want them sooner. Let me know in
YUANYANG “Hong Kong-Style Coffee with Sweetened Tea” Soothing milk tea blends beautifully with the assertive flavors of coffee in this popular Hong Kong drink … —Saveur 153 (Jan./Feb., 2013) Serves 2-4 4 small black tea bags, paper and strings removed1 C water14-oz can sweetened condensed milk2 C strong brewed coffee Simmer tea and water in
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