tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167458182009-02-22T20:22:37.401-05:00Eggs Fried is Monty's recipe written the first year of his marriage. This blog is designed to exchange recipes for the next volume of the Family Cookbook as well as to quickly post pictures and other items we may wish to share.Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04537550408978968975noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16745818.post-1150492169871584102006-06-16T17:07:00.000-04:002006-06-16T17:10:15.833-04:00

I'm moving this blog to a Wordpress version which allows categories, searching and more themes.Find all of the old blog plus new additions at Egg Fried BlogI'm still working some of the kinks out, but think this will be a better version.

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One of the joys of getting a Cuisinart in 1975 was making mayonnaise. Hellman's is fine and often preferred, but the magic of the swirling blade was irresistible.This is a good standard recipe. The quality and taste of the oil makes all the difference.Ingredients:1 whole egg1 tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper1 1/2 cups oilBlend the egg, vinegar (

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While reading Elizabeth David's An omelet and a Glass of Wine, I found a second recipe for Tomato (or tomata as the recipe is called) Honey which she says she found "excellent". This recipe comes from Miss Leslie's Complete Cookery, Philadelphia, 1837 and is American rather than English.The recipe is as follows:"To each pound of tomatoes, allow the grated peel of a lemon and six fresh peach

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One of the books I found in the Cutchogue Library was Janet McKenzie Hill's 1927 edition of Canning, Preserving and Jelly Making. It has great recipes for all sorts of fruits and vegetables including varieties that we think of as designer or heirloom today. This one sounds interesting:Tomato HoneyTo each pound of ripe tomatoes, allow the grated rind of a lemon. Cut the tomatoes in small pieces,

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I came across another interesting relative - Edward Winslow- in this book review:'Mayflower,' by Nathaniel Philbrick - The New York Times - Book Review - New York TimesEdward gets higher marks than William Bringhurst in terms of good relations with the Indians.

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We had always heard that one of the Bringhursts had gone out to Utah with Brigham Young. I don't know how he is related to Papa (Frederick Bringhurst), but William Bringhurst is the one. See The First 100 Persons Who Shaped Southern Nevada for a photo and some details.His father was Joseph Bringhurst and his mother was Elizabeth Evans. Presumably they were all originally Quakers. However, in

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I was in great need of an very fast dessert and remembered making chocolate mousse in 15 minutes. I couldn't find that recipe immediately, so used the Raspberry Pie recipe in the Family Cookbook which looks awful but tastes just fine.However, with a little more time to look, found what I had used in the past:Chocolate Mousse1/4 cup sugar1/3 cup water1 1/2 cups heavy cream1 6-oz. package semisweet

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From the Boston Cooking-School Cook Book, 1927 edition:Ingredients2 ounces blanched and shredded almondsButter1 tablespoons Chutney2 tablespoons chopped pickles1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce1/4 teaspoon saltfew grains cayenneFry almonds until well browned, using enough butter to prevent almonds from burning. Mix remaining ingredients, pour over nuts, and serve as soon as thoroughly heated.Must

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I found this recipe card, minus a large corner, inside The Boston Cooking School Cook Book. By Fannie Farmer, this edition has a copyright of 1927 with the date of December 18, 1941 written on the bookend and the signatures of Wendell H. Gordon, Natalie Jane Gordon, Brant Rock 1941 and Mercedes Prudence Budd Gordon. Perhaps a present for Wowie from Aunt Mercedes?The Toffee Cookies card is in

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Among my old cookbooks is "Mrs. Rasmussen's Book of One Arm Cookery", which if Mom reads this, will probably want back. Published in 1946 with terrific "Decorations" by George Price, it is written by Mary Lasswell who had written "Suds in Your Eyes". Mrs. Rasmussen was the cook in that book. Mom said she and Daddy loved it.The recipes are very simple with a surprising number of Mexican ones using

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From Mom, who has people over all the time who need a little something to nibble on.Ingredients:1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped1 pound bacon, fried until crispy and crumbled8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded1/4 cup scallions, chopped8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoons chili sauce1/4 teaspoon hot sauce1

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It will take me awhile to scan in the old family photos, but I thought you might like to see a picture of Nana at age 12 or 14? She has the same expression in her later photos.

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I tried to make this the other day for a party on New Year's Eve but did not have the recipe. It is very good, very fattening, and when I bring it to a party, there is never any left to take home. I am putting it up here so I can find it again wherever I am.Basically from Julie Dannenbaum's "Creative Cooking School".Ingredients:1 lb. chicken livers1 1/4 cups unsalted butter1 1/2 cups finely

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Here is Abby thoroughly enjoying her Christmas at the Plasha's.

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I made these for Wowie when she was sick and she seemed to like them, at least she ate them. Somewhat similar to cheese straws, though easier to make. Can be served warm or cold.Ingredients:1 cup flour1/8 teaspoon saltsprinkle of black pepper, freshly groundpinch of cayenne pepper4 ounces (or 1 cup) grated sharp Cheddar cheese8 tablespoons unsalted butterCan be made in the food processor or

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An earlier card from Nana and Poppa Bringhurst. We lived here (Barbara was just a baby) for 2 years before moving to Woodlawn Avenue. It was an absolutely fabulous house with 2 back stair cases, pocket doors in the 2 front parlors so we do plays, and big thick stone walls that made in cool in summer. It was built about 1771. I have a newspaper article about the house I will post sometime later.

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From Nana and Papa Bringhurst, one of two that I have found. Mom may know how old this is, but probably in the early 1950's, when Jane and I were little.

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Mom tried a new method (or really an old method) of cooking the turkey this year. See the November Gourmet Magazine, page 180 for the whys and wherefores. They cooked 40 turkeys. Mom only had to do one to know that it was perfect.Basically, first clean out your oven and put away the smoke alarm. Then, salt and pepper the turkey, put it in a 450 degree oven and cook until the meat thermometer

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I also found the newspaper clipping of Nana and Papa's wedding in 1906. Sarah Derrickson Lodge (Hade) was a bridesmaid. Mommy, Jane and I are the only ones that remember Nana, Papa and Hade and we saw them as being very old. But I have some great pictures of them much, much younger and will eventually scan them in and post.

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Also among the papers was an obituary for Nana Bringhurst who died at the age of 80 in 1957? The paper does not have the date though Mom will know.What I didn't know was that Nana was "Among the Delaware women who played a large role in founding the National Women's Party, which she served for years as vice president." The Delaware Historical Society has a lot of information on the movement. I

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If you haven't seen this before, take a look at this letter written by one of the Bringhursts regarding a school for blacks, free and slave, that he was trustee of in Philadelphia.

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If you have trouble reading the linked letter, I think this is what is says:"All creation a far" 1858"Dear SarahPlease let the Reases (Beases?) (Bearses?) have "Derry's" old no top wagon, should he ("Derry"), not be at home. if there I expect him (him is underlined) to the the honours(?) - Expedite the "African" as I am going a long distanceMost devotedly your cousinWill?March 25, 1858

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I was sorting some old family letters and came across this one. It was rather cryptic but what immediately came to mind was a reference to the Underground Railroad. Unless someone else has another idea as to what Expedite the "African" means?The Sarah, to whom the letter is addressed, is probably Sarah Derrickson Harvey (b. 1836) who married David Penny Derrickson(b. 1812) in 1856. As to who the

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Actually, this is the recipe I used for nectarine chutney. It can also be used for peaches, however, the nectarines do not need to be peeled so they are easier. The first time I made this, the temperature was about 100 degrees but it was worth it.From Better Than Store-Bought by Helen Witty and Elizabeth Schneider Colchie, 1979.Ingredients:2 1/2 pounds very firm peaches or nectarines (to make 7

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From a Jaques Pepin 1982 cookbook, "Everyday Cooking", this is a thinner, crisper version of the typical potato pancake. Shredding and grating can be done with a food processor or a hand grater. The trick to getting airy, not starchy potatoes is to really squeeze out the liquid in a tea towel before mixing with the other ingredients. Ingredients:1 large or 2 medium onions (for 1/2 cup grated

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