random stuffs mostly vintage and found
Fruitcake (or fruit cake or fruit bread) is a cake made with candied or dried fruit, nuts, and spices, and optionally soaked in spirits. In the United Kingdom, certain rich versions may be iced and decorated. Fruitcakes are typically served in celebration of weddings and Christmas. Given their rich nature, fruitcakes are most often consumed […]
It is December 1st which means we have had more than a few days’ worths of Turkey Leftovers. Instead of doing the same old same old let’s visit 1959 and go for the Turkey Macaroni Loaf. It has almost everything that a Mid Century food would be known for- except the Gelatin. If you need […]
YUGOSLAVIAN CHRISTMAS COOKIES ½ lb. sweet butter ½ cup sugar 1 egg yolk ½ tsp. salt 4 egg whites 1 cup sugar ¾ cup finely ground walnuts 1 tsp. lemon extract 1 cup blackberry and current jelly 1 cup chopped walnuts Cream butter with the ½ cup sugar. Add egg yolk and salt. Sift flour, […]
MULLED CRANBERRY PUNCH 1 Bottle (1 Qt. Cranberry-juice cocktail) 2 Cups Apple Cider ¼ cup golden raisins 5 whole cloves 5 whole allspice Combine cranberry-juice cocktail, cider, and raisins in a medium-size saucepan. Tie cloves and allspice in a cheesecloth bag and add to the pan. Heat slowly, 5 minutes, or just until warm; […]