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Irish Soda Bread
Soda bread is a soft textured cake like bread that rises due to the reaction of the acid of a liquid like buttermilk, and a base like baking soda. Although the Irish didn’t invent Soda Bread it is most often … Continue reading
Lindy’s Famous Cheesecake
Lindy’s Restaurant in New York City was famous for its cheesecake from the early 1930s to the 1950s, when owner Leo Lindermann died. Although Leo was supposedly the only person who knew the secret recipe, Lindy’s is still open and … Continue reading
Vanilla Chocolate Chip Cookies
VANILLA CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 cups butter, softened 1-1/4 cups granulated sugar 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 2 eggs 4 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 package (12 … Continue reading
Grandma’s Chocolate Cake
GRANDMA’S CHOCOLATE CAKE 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups hot water 3/4 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules … Continue reading
Fried Catfish and Hush Puppies
As a youngster growing up during the Great Depression in the Tennessee hills, once in awhile we could count on having a mess of catfish and hush puppies for dinner. My mother fried them with her wood-burning kitchen stove in … Continue reading
Posted in Country Cookin', Entrees, Fish
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Raisin Pie
WHAT ARE RAISINS? Raisins are simply dried sweet grapes, of course. Until medieval times, raisins were the second in choice as a sweetener, honeybeing the top choice. At one time in ancient Rome, raisins were considered so valuable that two … Continue reading
Chicken and Dumplings
Chicken and Dumplings 1 (3-pound) stewing hen 2-1/2 teaspoons salt 3/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 onion, peeled and left whole 1/4 cup chopped celery leaves 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for kneading 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3 tablespoons … Continue reading
Posted in Casseroles, Chicken, Country Cookin', Entrees
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History of Florida’s Key Lime
History of Florida’s Key Lime Key limes are the pink flamingos of Florida food, and they are a celebrated part of local color. Key West, Florida, is famous for its fabulous key lime pie, one of America’s best-loved regional … Continue reading
Nassau Grits
Nassau Grits In Pensacola, Florida, you’ll find The Coffee Cup, the place where cops and attorneys, drywall hangers and artists, dilettantes and debutantes gather to eat grits and eggs in the morning.” An adaptation of The Coffee Cups’ grits … Continue reading
Posted in Country Cookin'
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Collard Greens with Bacon
Collard Greens with Bacon Chef Noah’s tip: Don’t overcook the bacon. It should be barely brown around the edges and still somewhat raw-looking in the middle. If you like potatoes, throw about 4 into the pot when you add … Continue reading
Posted in Country Cookin', Vegetables
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