April, 2008

  1. Three Random Things

    April 30, 2008 by Tarrant Figlio

    I was tagged for three random things by Being Booga.

    1. I am moving this summer from the deep south to Illinois
    2. One thing I am worried with regards to the move is the fact that many of my favorite cake recipes don’t work with midwestern flour…and no one will understand my need for all-purpose flour from the South. I know this because I lived in WI for four years where cake recipes mysteriously stopped working for those 4 years and the 4 following years on the west coast, only to perk up once I moved back to where I should live-the south. Yes, I know, I can make allowances…measure exactly…fidget…order flour online…use cake flour.
    3. I also am concerned about the dearth of important commodities like pimento cheese and sweet tea…but pleased at the idea of readily available pub cheese and cheese curds.

    I think I will tag…

    Skeeter…because she is also a relocated Southern Girl and surely she is no longer in a twist about that grilled cheese recipe ;-)

    Lidian

    Vered

    Rochelle

    And ClickMichelle who has a brand new blog Eating Dinner on Grandma’s Plates

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  2. Coca Cola Salad

    April 30, 2008 by Tarrant Figlio

    You knew this was coming sooner or later–the marriage of two of my favorites in one lovely retro Jell-0 dish. Just how many recipes have all that AND GRATED cream cheese?

    Coca-Cola Salad

    1 pkg raspberry gelatin
    1 pkg cherry gelatin
    1 large can crushed pineapple
    1 can seedless white cherries (good luck finding them…I can’t…use maraschino cherries instead)
    1 cup pecans
    2 coca colas (partially frozen)
    1 8 oz pkg cream cheese (frozen)

    Dissolve gelatin in juices (heated) from cherries and pineapple. Add cokes, cherries, pineapple and nuts. Grate frozen cream cheese over the top of mold. Place in refrigerator until firm. Serves 10.

    Category Desserts, Fruits, Recipes, retro food, Salads | Tags: ,, | 4 Comments

  3. Salmon Loaf and the Bible

    April 29, 2008 by Tarrant Figlio

    This recipe from my great-grandmother’s files includes a bible verse from Romans 12:1-2.

    Salmon Loaf and the Bible

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  4. Cheesy Meatloaf

    April 28, 2008 by Tarrant Figlio

    Nothing complicated or mysterious about this meat loaf-yes, use cheddar instead of processed cheese. Ok wait the “Slim Gourmet” part is interesting. Maybe not so very interesting considering the skim milk and trimmed beef…but the processed cheese might make up for that part. Only 198 calories per serving though…so definitely can fit into today’s diet.

    Cheesy Meatloaf

    Category Cheese, Meat, Recipes, retro food | Tags: ,, | 3 Comments

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