Economy
Thursdays Are For Cooking
Yes, this is that old-fashioned recipe that says you have to put these together from scratch, but it’s worth the time and effort it takes. Real maple syrup is a bonus, too. The mixes are okay if you’re in a hurry but they somehow don’t quite come up to the flavor you get from this […]
Mondays With Corn Pone
Okay, I know I’m early with a cooking article this week, but this is for cornbread, because our very own KoB voiced his objections to sugar (Never!!) and milk (Ickk!! Use buttermilk!!), which were vehement. And I have to agree with KoB that sugar is not the right seasoning/flavor for cornbread. It should be just […]
Thursdays Are For Cooking!
Well, you poor souls were fussing about cornbread, and I love cornbread with a lot of melty butter dripping off of it. I would always take cornbread over that batter-whipped fake bread that some bakery in town used to pass off as better for you than real kneaded bakery bread. But my dad liked the […]
Just a Heads Up, People….
Supply chain issues are affecting China’s economy in what could be called an odd way. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/supply-chain-issues-us-china/ The result is that the Chinese government is now telling its people to stock ahead for the period from this Fall forward into late next Spring, owing to these issues. We’re having our own supply chain issues here, with […]
Thursdays Are For Cooking
It’s a casserole this time. The holidays are coming up and you will have leftovers galore, including ham and chicken and turkey and that can be either sliced or diced or just plain nibbled on. But first, because I love bacon, it’s Bacon Mac and Cheese. You will need the following: 2 cups of cooked […]
Thursdays Are For Cooking
Beef Noodle Soup Well, it’s chilly weather again in my kingdom, and I happen to like soup that is hearty and filling and goes well with cornbread and cut-up veggies, so here goes. Ingredients: Beef broth – I used a stock pot for this, so 2 two quart boxes of beef broth were just enough; […]
We Must Be Patient
The Port of Los Angeles will finally start operating 24/7 to get offshore container ships unloaded. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-58901777 From the article: One of biggest US ports will start operating 24 hours a day to try to clear long queues of cargo ships stuck waiting outside. It comes as officials scramble to ease global supply issues that […]
Thursdays Are For Cooking….
Pancakes – Cornmeal Griddle Cakes From Scratch This is an old-timey favorite, and occasionally, my dad used to fix it. I loved it, because the griddle cakes had a crispy edge to them and really soaked up the butter and maple syrup – but that’s just me. I was a kid. Kids are always hungry. […]
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