4 c. prepared yellow (blonde) cherries 1 T. fresh lemon juice 6 1/4 c. sugar + a separate measure of 1/4 c. sugar 2 pouches Certo liquid pectin 3/4 c. sliced almonds 1 t. butter MAKE THE CANDIED ALMONDS: Lay out a 18" long piece aluminum foil on the counter and give it a light shot of Pam non-stick cooking spray or a thin gloss of regular cooking oil. Put the … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2012
ST. LOUIS WORLD’S FAIR HOT DOGS
The impact of the spectacular St. Louis 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition still resounds lo these 108 years later. Among other splendors, the fair launched the careers of the hot dog (St. Louis World's Fair Hot Dog recipe here), the waffle cone, peanut butter, iced tea, cotton candy and Dr. Pepper. Sadly there are those who will dispute these culinary creds. I feel sorry … [Read more...]
RECIPE: 1904 ST. LOUIS WORLD’S FAIR HOT DOGS
2 lbs. beef chuck, cut into 2" cubes 1 lb. ground lamb 1/2 lb. pork fat, cut into 1" pieces 3 cloves garlic 1/2 c. chopped white onion 2 T. kosher salt 1 T. paprika sausage casings (get from butcher) WATCH THIS HOW-TO VIDEO ON MAKING SAUSAGES TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE PROCESS. THIS IS A DIFFERENT RECIPE BUT THE PROCESS IS THE SAME. Separate the beef into two … [Read more...]