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Choosing the Right Gravy. 27 Aug 2013 | 12:00 am
The first recipe I give you today caught my eye a few weeks ago, and I have been waiting for the opportunity to share it with you. Those of you who are regular readers will know that one of my passion...
Ancient and Modern Polenta. 26 Aug 2013 | 12:00 am
Today’s offering is an interesting perspective on the Northern Italian staple of polenta – the yellow stuff which we all know and love, made from maize. It is made from maize, isn’t it? The story come...
Articles of Food from Celery. 23 Aug 2013 | 12:00 am
Convenience for the cook, the potential to enjoy out-of season flavour, and the opportunity for commercial exploitation of a well-known crop – powerful motivators for entrepreneurs of all persuasions...
Stuffed Raisins and Fried Lemons. 22 Aug 2013 | 12:00 am
Even in my most enthusiastic cooking moments, and in spite of how delicious they sound, I cannot imagine slicing open some good raisins, sandwiching them together with a mixture of herbs, and frying t...
Seconds Bread. 21 Aug 2013 | 12:00 am
The prisoners whose diet was the subject of yesterday’s post were supplied with “seconds bread.” I was most intrigued by the term, which comes up fairly regularly in the dietaries of prisons, lunatic...
The Prisoners’ Dumplings. 20 Aug 2013 | 01:37 am
The prisoners in Bedfordshire County Gaol (England) in the early 1840’s were not a happy bunch. There was a high rate of illness, and constant complaints about the food. The incidence of illness (espe...
The “Pioneer Meal Move,” 1932. 19 Aug 2013 | 12:00 am
The Great Depression was biting hard in Chicago in 1932, and “Society” took up the cause of the hungry. The Border Cities Star of February 4, 1932 reported on a new campaign: “Pioneer Meal” Move Is S...
Lobscouse and Loblolly. 16 Aug 2013 | 12:00 am
My story today combines all my favourite topics: food, food words, and travel. My source is Travels in Mexico and California: comprising a journal of a tour from Brazos Santiago, through central Mexic...
Wartime Champ. 15 Aug 2013 | 12:00 am
“Champ” is an Irish variation on a theme of mashed potatoes. Simply put – spring onions are added to the mash, which ideally also contains butter and milk. If cabbage or kale is added instead, it is ...
American Food in London, 1939. 14 Aug 2013 | 12:00 am
The London department store called Selfridges opened in 1909. The store has an American heritage, so it is not surprising that a decision was made to feature American foodstuffs. In June 1939, Selfrid...
