I’m back and apologize for my long absence! The recovery from foot surgery was much more difficult than I anticipated, that is certain. I hope you didn’t give up hope because I have simply tons of great vintage recipes to share with you. Although this one, Mustard Eggs, is not something I would ever in … Continue reading
Earlier I said that you would hear from Aunt Dottie again. Here is another of her mushroom (from mushroom country) recipes. Mushrooms are grown in the dark, in a building (a mushroom house). They are grown in flats only inches apart and when they are harvested, the person harvesting wears a cap like a miner’s … Continue reading
Gram had many recipes for pickles of various types, and here is one from this little booklet. It is for a small batch, and note it does not call for alum, which is often used in pickles to give them their crispy crunch. Bread & butter pickles are typically made with mustard seeds and are … Continue reading
My mom used to make something very close to this, which had a lot of celery salt or seed, I think. It had a distinctive smell that didn’t appeal to me, but she loved it! 3 Bean Salad 1 can peas 1 can french green beans – drained 1 can green beans 1 purple onion … Continue reading
This definitely sounds like something you would find at a church pot luck, but I don’t know if that is a good thing or not. It could be flavorful, and of course carrots are delicious and nutritious. While it indicates you will slice the carrots, if you prefer to julienne that would work too. Cold … Continue reading
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