Easy Recipes, Food Facts & Lore, Page Turners

Ski Town Après Ski

We are proud to be featured in the newest publication of the highly acclaimed "Ski Town" series by author Jennie Iverson. You may recall our 2012 contribution to Ski Town Soups, the 158 Main Seafood Chowder. Ski Town Après Ski, a stunning compilation of Appetizing Plates and Handcrafted Cocktails From World Class Ski Resorts, includes… Continue reading Ski Town Après Ski

Food Facts & Lore, Fricassee of Words

Fricassee of Words – In a Pickle

Fricassee: Meat cut into pieces and stewed in gravy. Fricassee of Words: Musings on food-inspired expressions, words and word play, with occasional bits and pieces of kitchen jargon too. In A Pickle! Meaning - Meaning: To be In a quandary. We seem to be on a roll with articles about pickles. It's just that one… Continue reading Fricassee of Words – In a Pickle

Baguette Snacks & Sandwiches, Food Facts & Lore

Pickles – Part 2 – Europe to Brooklyn and a Pickle Sandwich

In part 1, we made a 4000 year jump from antiquity to Thomas Jefferson's memories of his aunt's irresistible pickles. Another famous historical figure must be mentioned who was instrumental in introducing pickles to our tables. Christopher Columbus brought pickles to the New World. They were eaten on ships as a means to prevent scurvy.… Continue reading Pickles – Part 2 – Europe to Brooklyn and a Pickle Sandwich