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Chives
True Blue Farmgirl

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Victoria
Shelton Washington
USA
232 Posts

Posted - Mar 04 2010 :  06:43:46 AM  Show Profile
Does anyone make thier own sandwich spread. Or what do you use for a sandwich spread that is heathy? Thanks Vicki

chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl

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Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639 MO
USA
843 Posts

Posted - Mar 04 2010 :  07:37:03 AM  Show Profile
What kind of a spread are we talking about? Like Mayonaise? You can make your own mayo and I've thought of doing it myself, but haven't tried it yet. Basically all you need is eggs and oil. So, if you have farm fresh eggs and use organic Olive Oil, it would be fresher and healthier than store bought.

I know I've got a mayo recipe at home, I'll have to see if I can dig it out.

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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl

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Jonni
Elsmere Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts

Posted - Mar 04 2010 :  07:52:05 AM  Show Profile
I always make my own mayo: the problem is it doesn't make a lot, and it doesn't keep so you have to have something in mind for it. It does, however, make the best egg/tuna/chicken salad ever.

Here in Kentucky (and I'll wager, most of the South) sandwich spreads are the thing to eat for luncheons. We have Benedictine (a spread made with grated cucumber, garlic and cream cheese), pimento cheese and Olive-Nut spread. These are all served on bread either alone or with lettuce and tomato. Just depends on where you go.


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Chives
True Blue Farmgirl

232 Posts

Victoria
Shelton Washington
USA
232 Posts

Posted - Mar 04 2010 :  07:59:02 AM  Show Profile
Would you girls mind posting a couple of reciepes. I tried making mayo and it was bad. I dont know what I did, but it was horrible. Thanks Vicki
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl

4810 Posts

Jonni
Elsmere Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts

Posted - Mar 04 2010 :  08:25:27 AM  Show Profile
Mine is from the Fannie Farmer cookbook....it was a very basic recipe, but the trick is in the emulsion. You want to slowly pour in the oil. I believe that there were only three ingredients (besides salt)...oil, vinegar and egg. Basic is best :)


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JoyIowa
True Blue Farmgirl

273 Posts

Joy

273 Posts

Posted - Mar 07 2010 :  2:44:41 PM  Show Profile
You might have used a bit too much mustard or the oil might have been slightly rancid. Another idea: did you use a blender? I keep mine around for just that purpose! I have tried to use a food processor, but haven't found that to be quite as good. I just got an immersion blender and I can't believe I went 20 years without one. It might have to be my new standard nephew wedding gift. WOW! Great mayo
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Originally posted by Chives

Would you girls mind posting a couple of reciepes. I tried making mayo and it was bad. I dont know what I did, but it was horrible. Thanks Vicki



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delicia
True Blue Farmgirl

917 Posts

delicia
cincinnati ohio
USA
917 Posts

Posted - Mar 07 2010 :  2:51:05 PM  Show Profile
Jonni, I am from KY and you are right I love the spreads. I would love to try your mayo if you find the recipe. Joy I have never even heard of an Immersion blender. What are the uses for it and what kind did you get?
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl

1251 Posts

Michele
Brighton Michigan
USA
1251 Posts

Posted - Mar 08 2010 :  07:12:57 AM  Show Profile
jonni,
Do you have arecipe for the olive nut spread for a poor yankee girl who should have been born down south
thanks
Michele

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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl

4810 Posts

Jonni
Elsmere Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts

Posted - Mar 08 2010 :  07:16:54 AM  Show Profile
Michele, absolutely~I am always willing to favor a Yankee with the genteel ways and foods of the south :)

This is such a nice, easy recipe (and from what I understand, it was made a lot as a great source of protein during Lent, so we're right on "time" so to speak)

Olive-Nut Spread

Makes about 2 cups

Also good with wheat crackers, celery sticks, or thick slices of cucumber.

One 8-ounce package neufchatel or cream cheees

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1 cup pimento-stuffed olives

Dash of hot red pepper sauce

In the bowl of a food processor, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, pecans, olives, and hot pepper sauce. Mix until well combined. Store refrigerated.




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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl

4810 Posts

Jonni
Elsmere Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts

Posted - Mar 08 2010 :  07:22:33 AM  Show Profile
Delicia (et al.)
Here is the Fannie Farmer recipe for mayo.

I didn't use olive oil, I used regular vegetable oil because, well, I though it was a waste. It tasted light and fresh, and I did add some salt for seasoning. It reminded me of the "salad dressings" in England. Sweet, not heavy.

**This calls for blender, but I used my hand mixer to better control the pour of the oil in the final step**

Ingredients

* 1 egg
* 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar (I used vinegar)
* 1 1/2 cups olive or other oil

Directions

1. Put the egg, seasonings and 1/4 cup oil in the blender and whirl until well mixed (20 to 30 seconds).
2. Pour in the rest of the oil in a slow, steady stream. Stop as soon as the emulsion is smoothly blended.




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Chives
True Blue Farmgirl

232 Posts

Victoria
Shelton Washington
USA
232 Posts

Posted - Mar 08 2010 :  9:12:50 PM  Show Profile
Ladies these sound delicious. Thank you so much. Vicki
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl

1251 Posts

Michele
Brighton Michigan
USA
1251 Posts

Posted - Mar 09 2010 :  11:20:46 AM  Show Profile
Thanks Jonni,
I'm off to try your recipe as I actually have all the ingredients.
This will be great at my next tea.
I may also try it with the MJ recipe for soft cheese.
Michele

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Diane B Carter
True Blue Farmgirl

1270 Posts

Diane
Blasdell N.Y.
USA
1270 Posts

Posted - Mar 09 2010 :  3:14:14 PM  Show Profile
I make ground bologna & sweet relish mixed with mayo.(store brand)

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