Posted by in Uncategorized Originally posted on Italian Home Kitchen Blog:
As an Italian cooking enthusiast, you already know that garlic is a staple of this cuisine. Closely related to onions, garlic is a pungent bulb that adds a distinctive flavor to a variety of dishes. More and more recipes these days call for roasted garlic as an ingredient.…
Posted by in Uncategorized One of my residents handed me this note and told me to read it later. When I got a chance to read it, I cracked up. Here it is: Dear Friend: Since I have become a senior citizen, a few changes have come into my life. Frankly, I have become quite a frivolous gal. I…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Originally posted on Food Fellowship and Wine:
Why not be extravagant? As a kid, my mom and I had our ‘special time’ watching late afternoon television. That means Oprah. God we loved Oprah. The problem, however was that Oprah came on very late afternoon which always left us with about an hour or two to…
Posted by in Uncategorized Ladies, are you tired of your dry legs after shaving? Instead of soap or shaving cream, try some olive oil. Coat your legs in a light layer of olive oil, then run your razor over your legs. Your skin will feel conditioned and smooth instead of dried out.
Posted by in Uncategorized Originally posted on i ❤ Heart Healthy Food:
Grilling fish on wood is not new — but it was new to me. After doing it, I can say without crossing my fingers behind my back that it’s my favorite way to eat grilled fish. Why? It’s smoky and full of flavor. You don’t risk the…
Posted by in cooking 4 cups chopped rhubarb 3 cups sugar 3 tablespoons candied ginger dash cinnamon 2 tablespoons lemon juice red food color (optional) Combine rhubarb, sugar, spices, and lemon juice into a large saucepan. Allow it to sit for about fifteen minutes. Cook over medium heat about 12-15 minutes. Stir frequently until it is thick and clear.…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized I came across this recipe after looking for something to do with rhubarb. You will need: 8 lb. rhubarb juice of 4 lemons 8 quarts of water 6 lb. of sugar Chop up rhubarb. Add lemon juice and water. Let it stand for 3 days. Strain. Add sugar and put the concoction in a crock.…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Cole slaw has been an American side dish for centuries, but did you know it started out in New Amsterdam, the Dutch colony of America in the 1600’s? That’s right. It was a cabbage salad served alongside a plate of veal meatballs. It was called Kool-sla. It wasn’t until 1751, when a traveler commented on the…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized It’s the little things that became part of American culture. The Dutch colonies had opened up bakeries in the 1600’s. One of their famous recipes was called “koeckjes”. It is pronounced “cook-yehs.” Literally, little cakes. As it became Americanized, the word changed to cookies.
Posted by in Uncategorized I’ve been researching for my family history site and I came across something interesting. The Dutch that formed the first colonies in America had started one of the first governments. They wanted a nation not governed by royalty. The Dutch word for master is baas and it became a different connotation in the New World.…Read more »
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