Another story from the upcoming book. This one, about the voice that reminds me of my childhood. The last I heard, she was retired and living in Arizona. Every morning when my mother wasn’t working, she’d park in front of our radio and listen to "Party Line," later "The Betty … [Read more...] about Recipes by Radio
Recipe: Chicken Noodle Soup
This is a variation of the recipe that appeared in The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry. It’s a straight-forward recipe that can be adapted to whatever you might have in your house when the dark specter of the flu or a cold appears. It employs a sturdy dose of garlic as the … [Read more...] about Recipe: Chicken Noodle Soup
How to make Cajun seasoning
I generally don't add salt to my seasoning mixes; instead I add it separately when cooking. A recipe that specifies a commercial blend assumes it has salt, so adjust accordingly. Be sure to use garlic powder and onion powder, not the salt form of either. 2 teaspoons cayenne, red … [Read more...] about How to make Cajun seasoning
The Tricky Business of Tasting the Past
Behold what I call "The Shroud of Turin Chicken Pot Pie," a scan of a page unearthed from the bottom of my grandmother Inez Monk Henderson's recipe file. Folded carefully, it marked an obvious attempt to capture in the barest forms a recipe she didn't want to forget, or perhaps, … [Read more...] about The Tricky Business of Tasting the Past
Firehouse Challenge: Stuffing
Next up came stuffing. In chats with supermarket shoppers, I found the main choice came down to Stove Top stuffing vs. homemade. Arguably, this has the most "active" time of any of the traditional side dishes. There's chopping and sauteing involved. I made this dish twice, once … [Read more...] about Firehouse Challenge: Stuffing
