Fondue, A Dish perfect to Ring in the New Year
Today, when we think of fondue, images come to mind of lavish parties, fresh ripe strawberries dipped in warm melted chocolate. However, such luxurious foods we now associate with Fondue were absent from fondue’s not so luxurious history. Fondue originated during the 18th century in Switzerland as a way to use up leftover bits of stale bread and cheese that preserved that were too hard to eat. It was served communally out of a pot and everyone had had their own fork. The chee
Depression Era Wacky Cake Makes A Comeback
#wackycake #depressionfoods #superiorhighschool This post was written by my intern Steven LaFave from Superior High School who has been helping me along with his classmates this year to research and test some recipes. The History of Wacky Cake By Steven Lafave The wacky cake Was popular because people made it during the Great Depression which lasted from 1929 to 1939. The stock market crashed in October of 1929 and a lot of people lost their jobs. It was popular during WWII
Mezze Boards For a Holiday Treat
The Mezze Board The countries that border the Mediterranean Sea all have one thing in common- They all produce delicious ingredients from the fertile deltas and waters. I call the dishes from this area the “Cuisine of the Sun” The Appetizer “Mezze” board from that area of the world tastes like no other region, the flavors are distinct and delicious. Here are a few of my favorite ingredients to guide you that would match nicely in taste and texture. I challenge you to do some
Salted Caramel Butterscotch Sauce
I was first introduced to this sauce in Australia years ago when it adorned the famous Sticky Date Pudding that was as popular on restaurant menus there as Apple pie is here. A simple, yet fancy tasting sauce that works on just about anything that needs a little sweetness and caramel. I adopted it upon my return as my go-to sauce for ice cream, chocolate cake and bread pudding. I love making a big batch of it and putting it in jars to bring as a hostess gift to my tribe durin
Tasty Holiday Traditions from Home and Around the Globe and my Mama's Holiday Cookie Recipes
#cajuncookies #pecancocooncookies #italianfigbars #holidaycookies Holiday food traditions are many things to many people. In our country, it’s a melting pot of collaborated dishes that have been handed down from one generation of well-seasoned cooks to the next. I remember when this rite of passage transpired in my family. I interrogated my mother continuously on her techniques of the Cajun foodways; it eventually became the subject of my first cookbook. Standing next to her
Asparagus Guacamole Adds A Healthy Festive Touch To Your Holiday
#asparagusguacamole #hearthealthyappetizer #plantbasedappetizer As the holiday season beckons, we all face the same dilemma. How can we avoid putting on extra weight while enjoying ourselves during the pandemic holiday season? I have found that preparing lighter versions of my favorite holiday foods with plenty of fruits and vegetables helps keep me on track with my healthy living goals. The challenge I have, like many, is that time is short during the holidays. So my dishes
Plant-Based Options For The Holidays Are Easy Swap-Outs
This time of the year I get lots of questions from my students in my classes about cooking plant-based options for the holidays. There are more family members that are eating plant-based these days which can be daunting for even the most experienced cook. Here are some ideas that can mix up the menu and please the plant-based eaters in your life. Holiday eating can be a minefield of unhealthful options for plant-based eaters. Vegetables are often uninteresting, hid in appetiz
