Lobster was once so cheap it was fed to prisoners. A few decades later it was the showpiece of the richest tables in America. The lobster roll sits right in the middle of that story. Here is a fact that surprises most people. The lobster roll you pay a small fortune for at a … [Read more...] about The Lobster Roll: How a Poor Man’s Food Became a Summer Luxury
Delicious Summer Dishes
Pickled Strawberries: An Old Larder Trick Worth Reviving
Long before strawberries meant cream and sugar, cooks treated fruit with vinegar to make it last and to wake up a heavy plate. Pickled strawberries are that old idea, made fresh. Here is the history, and an easy way to make them at home. Great food has a history, and the … [Read more...] about Pickled Strawberries: An Old Larder Trick Worth Reviving
Garlic Scape Green Sauce — 5 Minutes, No Cooking Required
Garlic scape green sauce is a blended raw condiment made from garlic scapes, flat-leaf parsley, white wine vinegar, olive oil, and seasoning. It takes five minutes to make, keeps three days in the fridge, and works alongside cold meats, grilled fish, eggs, and roasted … [Read more...] about Garlic Scape Green Sauce — 5 Minutes, No Cooking Required
Champagne Cup: The Drink That Kept Edwardian Parties Going All Afternoon
Before the cocktail hour, there was the cup. A jug of champagne, cupped on a warm afternoon, was as essential to Edwardian entertaining as the guest list. If you have ever wondered what the guests at a Downton Abbey garden party were drinking while they stood on the lawn making … [Read more...] about Champagne Cup: The Drink That Kept Edwardian Parties Going All Afternoon
The Ultimate Guide to Crafting the Perfect Fresh Peach Pie: A Fannie Farmer Inspired Delight
Nothing quite like the aroma of a homemade fresh peach pie wafting through your kitchen on a warm summer day. As a seasoned food blogger and pie enthusiast, I've long admired Fannie Farmer's timeless recipes, and her approach to the classic peach pie is no exception. In this … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Crafting the Perfect Fresh Peach Pie: A Fannie Farmer Inspired Delight
