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Back Home Again
True Blue Farmgirl
584 Posts
Audrey
Albuquerque
New Mexico
USA
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 Posted - Jul 21 2008 : 9:35:32 PM
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~~~~Is there an Absolute Favorite .... "Tried and True"....Family recipe you might like to share?....... One that was a tradition when you were growing up and you continue to make and hope to pass down to your children OR >>>> one that you have started as a new tradition because your family loves it. Maybe one you make for a special holiday or just for a weekly family meal.~~~~
*****I am a True believer in Family Traditions and what better then, Food Traditions!!!
Until Later,
Audrey
~ Side by side or miles apart....dear friends are always close to the heart ~ |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 02:00:08 AM
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We used to love my mother's blueberry cake. I haven't slept yet tonight, but I'll see if i can't find it at some point during the day and get back to you. It is just one of those simple two egg cakes, with some fresh Maine blueberries thrown in and sugar ssprinkled on top. It is so delicious and conjures up all my childhood summers. I don't usually amke it until August when the blueberries show up....it is almost time to make one!
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
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Edited by - electricdunce on Jul 22 2008 02:01:45 AM |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 05:50:30 AM
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Ha, Karin!! It's my mom's blueberry cake here as well!! Only I always got one in June for my birthday. (Blueberries come ripe a little earlier in Massachusetts.) She still makes it for me every year - Mom and Dad live right next door. :) Hmmm. Where is that recipe? We will have to post them both and then Audrey will have two to make!
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
# 18 :)
Wherever you go, there you are.
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 06:38:56 AM
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We enjoyed a Chocolate applesause cake. Some us like it with rasins some with nuts some frosted and some plain some with all three.I think we all said that when we grew up we would make one to just eat the raw batter no eggs in this one. I don't think any one of us ever did but that bowl always got licked clean.
Diana
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 06:47:21 AM
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We always had carrot bars with cream cheese icing. That was mom's "no fail" recipe for all gatherings, friends' who needed a pick me up, baby's being born, whatever. I still love them--and family friends still request them!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 08:42:58 AM
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My family's favorite recipe of mine is my potato salad. I'm asked to bring it to every party and my hubby says that my 'tater salad' is the only one he'll eat! lol I must be doing something right!
Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter
"What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger"
Farmgirl #152
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Back Home Again
True Blue Farmgirl
584 Posts
Audrey
Albuquerque
New Mexico
USA
584 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 09:09:00 AM
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Karin & Karin..............OH MY!!!.....Two Karin's and Two Blueberry Cakes!! Please do share the recipes! I have many recipes that have been handed down from my dear Mother.........some desserts....some main dishes....some side dishes..........I will have to close my eyes and pick just one randomly because we love all of them!!!
Until Later,
Audrey
~ Side by side or miles apart....dear friends are always close to the heart ~ |
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Back Home Again
True Blue Farmgirl
584 Posts
Audrey
Albuquerque
New Mexico
USA
584 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 09:13:55 AM
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Diana....PLEASE do send the recipe! Chocolate applesauce! I think I might have to try the batter too!!! Guess we all have fond memories of licking the wooden spoon! I DO!!
Until Later,
Audrey
~ Side by side or miles apart....dear friends are always close to the heart ~ |
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Back Home Again
True Blue Farmgirl
584 Posts
Audrey
Albuquerque
New Mexico
USA
584 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 09:16:09 AM
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Are the carrot bars sort of like carrot cake Jonni............YUMMY!!!! Don't forget everyone .... we want to share the recipes!!
Until Later,
Audrey
~ Side by side or miles apart....dear friends are always close to the heart ~ |
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Back Home Again
True Blue Farmgirl
584 Posts
Audrey
Albuquerque
New Mexico
USA
584 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 09:18:05 AM
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Tammy.....I would LOVE to have a good recipe for Potato Salad!!!! Please do share!!!
Until Later,
Audrey
~ Side by side or miles apart....dear friends are always close to the heart ~ |
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summerbreeze
True Blue Farmgirl
277 Posts
Laura
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 09:33:11 AM
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I have a recipe that my family loves but it takes a lot of time the first time. It is for Indian Currey. You need to have an indian grocery store available. You need fresh currey leaves. Let me know if you are interested and I will send you the recipe. It has about 10 different spices in it. It took me over an hour in prep and cooking the first time. If you like Indian food you will love it.
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Back Home Again
True Blue Farmgirl
584 Posts
Audrey
Albuquerque
New Mexico
USA
584 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 12:58:31 PM
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So glad to see so many have Family Food Traditions!!!! But.....I was Hoping this would be an opportunity for all of us to Share...Goodness not just for me!!!! >> although I will be Loving getting all the recipes Too! Sooooo if you have a favorite, please post the recipe on this thread for All to share!!! :)
Until Later,
Audrey
~ Side by side or miles apart....dear friends are always close to the heart ~ |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 1:00:51 PM
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They are, Audrey, only you can pick em' up with your fingers :) Much easier for little hands and big hands, too :)
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
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Back Home Again
True Blue Farmgirl
584 Posts
Audrey
Albuquerque
New Mexico
USA
584 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 2:07:32 PM
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Laura if you don't mind sharing it here on the thread so we can all enjoy having the recipe!! It sounds SOOOOO GOOOD!! We love Food from India in our house! One of our Fav Restaurants is called India Kitchen!
Until Later,
Audrey
~ Side by side or miles apart....dear friends are always close to the heart ~ |
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summerbreeze
True Blue Farmgirl
277 Posts
Laura
WA
USA
277 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 9:56:43 PM
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Here is the curry recipe:
Sri Lankan Chicken Curry
Serves 4 –5
3 lbs chicken (I use boneless breasts or thighs – but the bone-in is the tastier)
2 –3 tablespoons oil
¼ teaspoon fenugreek, optional
10 curry leaves (You can buy this in any Indian store such as the Regal or Mayuri at Overlake)
2 large onions, finely chopped
4 – 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons finely grated ginger
1-teaspoon turmeric
1-teaspoon chili powder
1-teaspoon ground coriander
1-teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground fennel
2 teaspoons paprika (In Sri Lanka we put about 20 chili peppers!)
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped (I use canned tomatoes when I’m in a hurry)
6 cardamom pods, bruised
1 stick cinnamon
1 stalk lemon grass or 2 strips lemon rind
1-cup thick coconut milk
Joint chicken. Cut breasts and thighs in halves, leave wings and drumsticks whole. Heat oil and fry fenugreek and curry leaves until they start to brown. Add onions, garlic and ginger and fry gently until onions are quite soft and golden. Add turmeric, chili, coriander, cumin, fennel, paprika, salt and vinegar. Stir well. Add chicken and stir over medium heat until chicken is thoroughly coated with spices. Add tomatoes, whole spices and lemon grass and cook, covered, over low heat 40 – 50 minutes. Add coconut milk, taste and add more salt and a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired. Do not cover after adding coconut milk.
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chickenmom
True Blue Farmgirl
76 Posts
Toni
Tucumcari
NM
USA
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Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 09:25:41 AM
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My tried & trues are also my potato salad, which I've also had several folks tell me they never liked until they tried mine, and carrot cake, same for that one.
Have a great day! |
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Back Home Again
True Blue Farmgirl
584 Posts
Audrey
Albuquerque
New Mexico
USA
584 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 1:46:35 PM
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My family will love the Chicken Curry Laura! Do you serve it with rice?
~ Side by side or miles apart....dear friends are always close to the heart ~ |
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Back Home Again
True Blue Farmgirl
584 Posts
Audrey
Albuquerque
New Mexico
USA
584 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 1:53:45 PM
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I've been pondering which recipe to put on the thread of all the recipes that my family loves that have been passed down to me! It is between two right now......Fresh Apple Cake (love to make it in the Autumn) and Noodle Pudding (Kugal)which is a great side dish.........I have to run out to a meeting right now but, Will have one up this evening!!
Until Later,
Audrey
~ Side by side or miles apart....dear friends are always close to the heart ~ |
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msjocee
True Blue Farmgirl
129 Posts
Josie
Canyon Country
CA
USA
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Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 3:20:08 PM
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hmm mine would be my moms tuna cassarole YUMMY my boys love it and my grandma's carrot cake with cream cheese frosting...I wish I had some now.
Mom to wild boys: Miah(10), and Jakie(6)
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 3:23:21 PM
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Green smoothies are a staple here that I hope my children carry on- as I want my future grandchildren to be sooo healthy! My kids call me the mad scientist of the green smoothie! Tonight lentils will be added to the smoothies.. for a bit of protein.
yum..
Blessings, Debra
"Your life is an occasion, Rise to it." Mr Magorium..
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
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Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 3:25:48 PM
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I just realized something.. We are a family of dippers! We love to dip foods into sauces and dips.. We are giving up meat and dairy.. we love pizza.. I told the kids we would try some of the new soy cheeses out there. It just dawned on me that I could probably bake a plain pizza crust and serve it with a warm bowl of marinara for dipping and my boys would be soooo happy! :-) We are weird.
Blessings, Debra
"Your life is an occasion, Rise to it." Mr Magorium..
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summerbreeze
True Blue Farmgirl
277 Posts
Laura
WA
USA
277 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 5:29:09 PM
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Hi Audrey,
I will look for the rice recipe. Hopefully I will have some time tomorrow. My friend who gave it to me is from Sri Lanka. It would recommend measuring out all of the spices and putting them in a row. The cooking goes quickly but measuring and chopping takes some time.
Laura
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True Blue Farmgirl
584 Posts
Audrey
Albuquerque
New Mexico
USA
584 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 6:51:15 PM
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Thanks Laura....Whenever you have time...no hurry. I can always put together some type of rice to go with the chicken .... maybe something with saffron in it. The Indian Restaurant we go to has a little shop attached to it with all kind of spices from India.
Until Later,
Audrey
~ Side by side or miles apart....dear friends are always close to the heart ~ |
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Back Home Again
True Blue Farmgirl
584 Posts
Audrey
Albuquerque
New Mexico
USA
584 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 7:05:02 PM
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Being Autumn is ALMOST here.....sort of almost here :).....Maybe I am a little ahead of myself, ha! ..... I decided to post the Fresh Apple Cake Recipe!
FRESH APPLE CAKE
Ingredients:
3 Large Apples - pared & chopped fine-medium
2 Cups Sugar
2 Eggs
1 Cup Oil
2 Teaspoons Vanilla
1 Teaspoon baking soda
1 Teaspoon salt
1 Teaspoon baking powder
3 Cups Flour
1 Cup Chopped Nuts
Cinnamon....to sprinkle on top of cake
Sprinkle sugar over apples. Let stand 20 minutes in a large bowl. In a small bowl mix eggs, oil, vanilla, baking soda, salt & baking powder. Pour mixture over apples & sugar mixture. Blend in flour. Add nuts and mix. Pour in a greased floured tube pan. Bake 70 minutes (or until golden brown) at 325 degrees. Sprinkle with cinnamon & nuts.
Enjoy!
Until Later,
Audrey
~ Side by side or miles apart....dear friends are always close to the heart ~ |
Edited by - Back Home Again on Jul 23 2008 7:08:22 PM |
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ca.gal
Farmgirl in Training
13 Posts
Evelyn
Sacramento
California
USA
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Posted - Jul 25 2008 : 4:26:34 PM
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| That would be my moms fried chicken.She made the best fried chicken that I have eaten so far. |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 25 2008 : 7:08:09 PM
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Toni:
Carrot cake is my favorite. Do you have the recipe for that? Share it with us. I bet I'm not the only Farm Girl wishing for a taste of that. LOL
Marly |
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