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#tbt 1971 & some Tonawanda retail history

So much retail- so little time. Or something like that. I have just discovered the browse newspapers section of Fulton History and now I will be getting nothing done. Why 1971? Why not. Why Tonawanda retail history? Because that is the first newspaper I snagged since I know the area & remember some of the … Read more

Maryland Devilled Crab

Maryland Devilled Crab

MARYLAND DEVILLED CRAB 4 tablespoons butter ½ teaspoon cayenne 3 tablespoons flour ½ teaspoon sage 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 pound crab meat, cleaned 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ½ teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon parsley 2 teaspoons onion, minced Buttered crumbs Melt butter, add flour and … Read more

Bigos (Hunter’s Stew)

Bigos (Hunter’s Stew) 1 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons butter 1 small head white cabbage, shredded finely 1 quart sauerkraut 6 large whole mushrooms, sliced 4 cups diced Polish sausage and any combination of roasted beef, veal, pork or lamb 2 bouillon cubes dissolved in 1 cup water or gravy from roast 2 sour apples, … Read more

Szekely Gulyas (Pork and Sauerkraut Stew)

Szekely Gulyas (Pork and Sauerkraut Stew) 1 pound pork, shoulder ½ teaspoon paprika 1 pound ribs of pork 1 cup water 3 large onions, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons lard or other fat 2 pounds sauerkraut 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons flour ½ teaspoon caraway seeds 1 pint sour cream Cut meat and … Read more