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
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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
Protected: Recipe Testing Tips
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