Halloween is next week, and Thanksgiving is five weeks away. In a lot of kitchens, that means one thing: half a can of pumpkin sitting in the fridge, slowly turning into a science project. This pumpkin chocolate chip batter ends that problem. It uses the whole can. Bake it as a … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread or Muffins: The Old-Fashioned Trick That Makes Them Better
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Creamy Cucumber Salad That Stays Crisp, Not Watery
Most creamy cucumber salads are soup by the time they reach the table. They don’t have to be. October is last call for garden cucumbers in much of the country. Before the frost takes the last of them, make this salad. Two easy tricks keep the slices crisp and the dressing … [Read more...] about Creamy Cucumber Salad That Stays Crisp, Not Watery
The History of Chili Sauce: America’s Frugal, Forgotten Condiment
Chili sauce is a spiced, tomato-based condiment that originated in the United States in the 1870s. It contains no chili peppers. The name refers to the old "chilli" spelling used by its earliest makers, not to heat. What Is Chili Sauce? Chili sauce is a thick, tomato-based … [Read more...] about The History of Chili Sauce: America’s Frugal, Forgotten Condiment
What Our Ancestors Knew About Cottage Cheese (And Why It Still Saves You Money)
Before refrigeration, wasting milk wasn't an option. Cottage cheese was the fix. Sometime around the 1300s, someone's milk curdled in their cottage kitchen, and instead of throwing it out, they ate it. That single decision, made out of necessity, turned into a method that's fed … [Read more...] about What Our Ancestors Knew About Cottage Cheese (And Why It Still Saves You Money)
Garlic Scapes: 4 Edwardian-Inspired Recipes (And Why Mrs. Patmore Never Wasted Them)
What are garlic scapes? Garlic scapes are the curling flower stalks produced by hardneck garlic varieties in late June. They appear several weeks before the bulb is ready to harvest. Removing them redirects the plant’s energy into growing a larger bulb. They are edible, mildly … [Read more...] about Garlic Scapes: 4 Edwardian-Inspired Recipes (And Why Mrs. Patmore Never Wasted Them)
