This week’s Tastes Like Vintage post is by Laura from Laura’s Last Ditch.
But when I hacked apart The American Woman’s Cook Book by Ruth Berolzheimer, I had a problem. With an entire chapter dedicated to organ meats and game, I found myself contending with unappetizing recipes I wasn’t sure I dared send to paying customers. I polled my Facebook fans, and comments ranged from “YUCK! Stick to desserts!” to “Yea to all! I wouldn’t cook them but they would definitely make me remember Laura’s Last Ditch!”
The recipes? Roast Squirrel, Stewed Calf’s Heart, Tripe Patties, Potted Pigeons, and my “favorite”:
Braised Brains
1 set calf’s brains
Flour or cracker crumbs
Fat
Salt and pepper
Soak brains in cold water for 30 minutes. Remove veins and membrane. Season, roll in flour or crumbs, brown in fat and cover skillet tightly. Cook slowly about 20 minutes. Serves 2.
Personally, I think Braised Brains might serve two zombies, but an infinite number of people. Happy Halloween!
I love posts with humour,,,,,
What a fun post! Love it!
I thought eeugh too, but I love your collection of gruesomeness!
That you put a vintage recipe in with each order is just about the coolest idea I've ever heard of! Makes me want to order something right now… just to see what surprise I might get! NICE!
Thanks, Summer! If you have a special request for an icky recipe, I can oblige! Or a yummy one! I think I even have one floating around for “Barley Gruel” that I've been avoiding.
Thanks, Summer! If you have a special request for an icky recipe, I can oblige! Or a yummy one! I think I even have one floating around for “Barley Gruel” that I've been avoiding.