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Monday Menu: Corned Beef and Cabbage {Vintage Recipe}

By Dr. Julie-Ann, on March 11th, 2013%

Like many Americans, I had my first taste of corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day. But here’s the deal, it is really more of an Irish-American dish rather than a true Irish meal. No matter its origins, I love, love, love corned beef (I will never turn down a Reuben sandwich) and . . . → Read More: Monday Menu: Corned Beef and Cabbage {Vintage Recipe}

Monday Menu: Lush Mush {Vintage Recipe}

By Dr. Julie-Ann, on February 25th, 2013%

I’m always on the lookout for fruit based desserts. This recipe is from the same recipe clipping notebook as the lasagne recipe. This dessert recipe is by Mrs. G.L. Holms of Bergenfield, NJ. It was published in the February, 1948, issue of Better Homes and Gardens.

The recipe calls for drained fruit cocktail. But . . . → Read More: Monday Menu: Lush Mush {Vintage Recipe}

Hoppin' John {Vintage Recipe}

By Dr. Julie-Ann, on January 1st, 2013%

Hoppin’ John is a traditional soup served in the South on New Year’s Day to bring good luck in the coming year. There are about as many versions of Hoppin’ John as there our regions in the South.

This recipe is adapted from two New Year’s Day recipes in the United States Regional Cookbook, . . . → Read More: Hoppin’ John {Vintage Recipe}

Monday Menu: Ham and Bean Soup

By Dr. Julie-Ann, on November 5th, 2012%

I love having soup for lunch when the thermometer starts dipping below 70F. And it has been, here in Central Illinois, for a couple of weeks now.

The cheapest place to buy soup on campus charges $3.00 for a cup. And it has an institutional flavor to it even though it is a whole . . . → Read More: Monday Menu: Ham and Bean Soup

Adding to the Frozen Larder

By Dr. Julie-Ann, on October 17th, 2012%

Chili is in the jars toward the front. Beef-vegetable soup is in the wide-mouth jars. Dijon chicken is in the plastic freezer container (my glass ones are still in a box!). I have a couple of ham bones waiting to be used in some bean soup. Can you tell I love soup?

Last . . . → Read More: Adding to the Frozen Larder

Just Add One Firkin of Lemon Lime Soda to One Runlet of Cranberry Juice

By Dr. Julie-Ann, on January 19th, 2012%

Mystery Salad recipe found in my grandmother's green recipe box. Personal collection.

Dear Friends,

Unearthing old family or magazine recipes can be fun. But they often cause consternation because they use measurement terms that aren’t common anymore. For instance, if you use the recipe in the title, you will end up with 27 . . . → Read More: Just Add One Firkin of Lemon Lime Soda to One Runlet of Cranberry Juice

Super Bowl Party Ideas

By Dr. Julie-Ann, on January 10th, 2012%

Hosting a Super Bowl party? No need to buy those cheap plastic football doo-dads at Party City! Go retro with these football party ideas…

Special Cheese Tray Idea, c1964; From 50 Wonderful Ways To Use Cheese, a promotional booklet put out by The American Dairy Association; "Football fans will tear down the . . . → Read More: Retro Super Bowl Party Ideas

From The Archives: The Ultimate Turkey Leftovers Recipe: Turkey Glace

By Dr. Julie-Ann, on November 19th, 2011%

We will be celebrating Thanksgiving here in the United States next week. This Turkey Glace recipe was originally published on December 9, 2008. It really is a great “what do I do with all of these leftovers” recipe. And it is easy to tweak, too, depending upon the amount of leftovers you have. Enjoy!

From the Archives: Pumpkin Pecan Pie {Vintage Recipe}

By Dr. Julie-Ann, on November 12th, 2011%

This vintage recipe for pumpkin pecan pie was originally posted exactly two years ago, November 11, 2009.

Pumpkin Pecan Pie by Mrs. Myron Leitz

I love pumpkin pie. Well, homemade pumpkin pie. I usually end up disliking the pumpkin pies that I order at a restaurant. And the frozen pies? *phhht* Why bother?

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