Old Style Cookery

With all the  types of pudding from the 14th-century British porridge and the English meat-based favorite of the 17th century, down to the cake-like version of the 18th era, and the famous American custard form of the present-day; any of your pudding masterpieces were born from these traditions. Growing up, I thought there is only the old bread variety that my mother would soak in milk. So it was all like getting batter pudding every time but just more on the sweeter side. With modern versions today like that which resembles a jelly-like texture, it's no wonder why puddings are among a favorite delicacy the world loves. What do you think of these two modern pudding recipes cooked the old-fashioned way? Fruit-Cocktail Pudding Ingredients 5 cups of bread torn into pieces 2 cups of sugar 1 cup butter (not margarine) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) 8 eggs, slightly beaten 2 cans fruit cocktail (or fresh fruits) chopped nuts (optional) Whipped cream (optional) Directions In a mix...

This post was originally published on Dec 3, 2011 Care for a glass of   leafy drink ? What about a dip in herbs, or a dash of powdered grass on your sunny-side-up breakfast?  Yes, grass. Just one of my sister's typical days.  I think it's the desire to be healthy and s ince the idea is going back to basic - I'm in! So "Grass, please?" Lol . 👍 If you're used to the taste of processed foods, then her  ground sage, cinnamon , or  thyme sprinkled on your food may not be delicious. Of course, not every one of us likes a slightly "leafy" taste. However, my sister is right. The diet we choose is our foundation. We may not like the taste of raw or plant-based foods, nor do we have to sacrifice the flavors we love in order to be healthy, but an open mind certainly can prove this to ourselves, too. The Green Drink Give her soda or green tea, and she'll pick the oozing steepness of green tea over a cold drink. Or, if she must take the soda, she'l...

This post was originally published on March 14, 2013. Most of us always have bread in the house and whether it's home-baked or store-bought, we seem to keep getting leftover bread. Have you ever caught yourself staring at a stale bread that you can't afford to throw away? Leftover bread can be used. Here are what I find the best suggestions to convert them into something new and delicious.   Note:  This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase. _____ Bake it one more time                                                                                                                                 ...

Gluten is a compound of proteins commonly found in wheat and other related grains that work as a binder in food. It is the reason for that "stretchy" effect that's so appetizing to look in your pizza dough. To cut it short, gluten is responsible for the chewiness of baked goods. You've probably spotted organic flours or that which says "gluten-free" while shopping for grocery items, but you may not have given attention. As it turns out, you should have been using this flour option not only as a great flour substitute but also for health reasons.  Choosing gluten-free flour doesn't mean staying away from your flour-filled goodies. Rather, it is a matter of figuring out what best replaces gluten in your recipes. This is ideal for people who are allergic to gluten. Alternative flours, also have high amounts of protein, vitamins, minerals, and fiber than white and wheat flours. This increases the food's nutritional value in the flour while adding new...

Can you imagine food without salt? Salt gives your food its delicious taste. It reveals the truest flavor of the different ingredients that produce a good blend of taste.  When salt is added in the various stages of the cooking process, it intensifies the natural flavors and aromas of food making it quicker to combine with other ingredients. But be careful, while a pinch of salt is enough to enhance flavors, double it and you're making a mistake. Salt can either make or break a dish.  If you know how to salt food the right way can make it work magic from how your dishes smell to the way they taste.  ➖➖➖➖➖ How Do You Salt Food the Right Way?  Vegetables  Salt helps preserve the green color in cooked vegetables.  When boiling and blanching, salt the water first before cooking. To poach vegetables, add salt to the water and simmer for a few minutes. Steamed veggies   should be salted right after cooking, while r oa...