12/4/2017 – First-ever fermented tomato salsa. This was a total fail as everything was mushy. It has promise if more salt will keep at least some of the ingredients firm.
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10/15/2017 – This was the first time to make hot-water cornbread fried as a pattie–sorta like a hush puppy. What we did was inspired by the recipe at http://inthekitchenwithpaige.blogspot.com. Here is what we did that made a great, crunchy cornbread… … Continue reading
10/14/2017 – Mary made fried onion rings that were as good as the best we have had at restaurants. She was inspired by the recipe at http://www.laurainthekitchen.com/recipes/onion-rings/ Ingredients 1 large onion, cut into rings and each piece separated. In addition to … Continue reading
Inspired by Recipe by Chef John – We made this to go with his Korean fried boneless chicken thighs that turned out tasty and crunchy with the 3:2 cornstarch to flour. But, the very starchy, thick, crunchy crust must have turned quickly to sugar … Continue reading
WHITE BEANS AND TASSO – This recipe turned our good. Originally published May 16, 1985 by Merle Ellis in the Chicago Tribune and that inspired the recipe below. … Continue reading
8/5/2017, 4PM – Our first fermented Giardiniera. We loosely followed the recipe on page 155 titled Edgy Veggies in our copy of Fermented Vegetables by the Shockeys. It turned out great. Afterwards, computed salt level in the brine to be 3.4%. … Continue reading
7/23/2017 – Followed the recipe below that was inspired by the DL’ed copy of The Ferment Cookbook by Nourished Essentials. Our changes are in after the dash in the ingredient list. Carrot Sticks With Southern Twist 1 to 1-1/2 pounds … Continue reading
This ferment turned out good and we used no spices-just cabbage. 6/17/2017 – Bought a 1/2 gallon Picklemeister fermentation chamber and one head of cabbage at the Farmers Market. Cut the head in half and removed the core. Sliced thin … Continue reading
2 pounds red potatoes, quartered 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt 1 lemon, juiced 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese Preheat oven and CI skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small bowl … Continue reading
Ingredients 2 sweet potato, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar 1/4 cup light mayonnaise 1/4 cup light sour cream 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon … Continue reading