August 2011
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“Brick (U.S.A.). A genuine American cheese … less pungent but harder than...”
– Is the married man less pungent than the unmarried, or does he have beadier eyes?
Cheese and Cheese Cookery, 1967, T. A. Layton
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Heaven and Earth Himmel und Erde
1 lb. peeled and quartered potatoes 1/4 pint water 1 lb. cooking apples 2 oz. bacon salt and pepper Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water for ten to fifteen minutes before adding the peeled, cored and quartered apples. Season with salt and pepper, and cook until soft. Dice the bacon and fry until it is crisp, and sprinkle over the apples and potatoes when serving. This is a very...
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“Any child will tell you that home-made jam and marmalades taste better than...”
– They’d rather McDonalds.
Cordon Bleu Preserving, 1971, Rosemary Hume & Muriel Downes, design by Melvyn Kyte
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Cottage Cheese with Beer Quark mit Bier
Beat half a pound of cottage cheese with enough beer to thin it slightly; about two tablespoons should be enough. Add one small chopped onion, and half a teaspoon of paprika.
German Cooking, 1953, Robin Howe
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Pears with Tarragon Dressing Recipe
One beaten egg
Two tablespoons caster sugar
Three tablespoons tarragon vinegar
Salt and pepper
A little top milk or cream
Two ripe pears
Four lettuce leaves
Paprika
Place the beaten egg in a small china bowl and add the sugar and vinegar. Cook over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring well until the mixture thickens. Add a pinch of salt and pepper and allow to cool. If necessary,...
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“Barbeque Luncheon
Alfresco meals are one of the delights of Australian summers....”
– The Sun News-Pictorial Dollar Cook Book, late 60’s?, Nancy Baldwin
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“Everyone looks forward to dessert. It’s the happy ending we anticipate...”
– If that’s the case, I never have happy endings to my meals.
The Sun News-Pictorial Dollar Cook Book, late 60’s?, Nancy Baldwin
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Chicken in a Basket Recipe
This is one of the most popular chicken dishes, particularly for a small, informal party. Allow one small chicken (11/2 lb. to 2 lb.) for each person; roast in usual way. Serve in small basket, lined with paper napkin. Packaged potato crisps (heat them in oven first) and fried onion rings are correct accompaniments. Chicken in the Basket is finger food, so serve finger bowls filled with...
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“Sweets are negligible: Eating sweets is not a Chinese habit. They don’t...”
– Dan tart & red bean pancake, that’s pretty much it.
The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook, 1966, Gloria Bley Miller
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Peach Fantasy
Eight canned peach halves One 16 oz. package frozen strawberries Four tablespoons sifted icing sugar Vanilla ice cream Quarter pint cream whipped and sweetened Drain the canned peach halves. Thaw the strawberries and rub through a fine sieve. Gradually beat in the icing sugar and chill the mixture. For serving, place a scoop of vanilla ice cream in each of four serving dishes and arrange two peach...
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