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. Don't stir the pot, go fry an egg, two eggs in a basket are better than one hen in the bush... you get the picture by… Continue reading Fricassee of Words – Chewing The Fat
Category: Food Facts & Lore
Random Thoughts – 5/14/13
The act of cultivating flowers, like cultivating fruit, can be traced back to Ancient Egypt, around 3,000 years BC. In fact, the first, most detailed botanical records date back to that time. Evidence of the use of cut flowers as ornamental objects can be found in paintings since ancient times. Flower arrangements have adorned dining… Continue reading Random Thoughts – 5/14/13
The Tomato & The Original Ketchup Recipe
We mentioned Ketchup on the 158 Main Facebook page, earlier today. As a condiment that truly marks the history of the culinary arts, it deserves further attention. Believe it or not, until the mid-nineteenth century, Americans believed tomatoes were poisonous. If consumed at all, they were previously boiled for hours. In truth, the stem and… Continue reading The Tomato & The Original Ketchup Recipe
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