AMERICAN FOODIE

Monday, August 19, 2024

How to Can Tomatoes Tomato Passata

Making TOMATO PASSATA

NONNA GINA CANS TOMATOES

Canning Tomatoes

ITALY

NONNA BELLINO'S COOKBOOK

RECIPES From MY SICILIAN NONNA

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Sunday, August 18, 2024

Mark Twain Old Fashion Cocktail

Mark Twain

And His FAVORITE COCKTAIL

American author Mark Twain's most notable claim to fame is penning "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." The only thing that may have rivaled the prose he poured from his pen is his love for the alcohol he poured into his glass. When Twain wasn't working on his storytelling, he developed a fondness for scotch whisky and for one drink in particular that seem very similar to a smooth old fashioned cocktail.

While a traditional old fashioned relies on a simple syrup or a sugar cube and some Angostura bitters and is served with an orange twist, Twain was partial to a different citrus. The satirist revealed his affinity for this whiskey cocktail in a letter to his wife in 1874 while he was in London, writing, "Livy my darling, I want you to be sure & remember to have, in the bath-room, when I arrive, a bottle of Scotch whisky, a lemon, some crushed sugar, & a bottle of Angostura bitters" (per The New York Times). In fact, Twain liked it so much he confessed that he was drinking it three times a day to aid with his digestion.

Classic OLD FASHION Cocktail

An old fashioned is a classic Whiskey Cocktail with bitters, simple syrup, and fruit. Experts believe the drink is called the "old fashioned" because it's one of the first widely known cocktails ever. The name comes from people ordering the drink the "old-fashioned way.

OLD FASHION COCKTAIL

Recipe

Ingredients :

1.5 ounces Bourbon or Rye Whiskey

1 slice of Orange

1/2 teaspoon Sugar (Optional)

ANGOSTORA BITTERS

ICE

1 Maraschino Cherry

1. Place the Orange slice and the Cherry in a Rock Glass. Add sugar and about 6 dashes of Angostura Bitters.

2. Muttle all together. Muttling is crushing and smashing the ingredients.

3. Fill glass with Ice Cubes.

4. Add the Whiskey and stir.

Notes : The original recipe for the Old Fashion cocktail, calls for sugar in the cocktail. Now adays, many do not want sugar in their Old Fashion, and the cocktail is most popular these days without it. It's personal preference.

Also, you can add a splash of Club Soda to the drink. Again personal preference.

Myself, "I prefer my Old Fashion without sugar with a splash of club soda on top.

A Nice OLD FASHION Cocktail

MAKER MARK OLD FASHION

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FAVORITE AMERICAN DISHES

And SECRET REICPES

BURGERS TACOS BURRITOS

SOUPS - STEAKS

And MORE

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Saturday, July 6, 2024

Meatballs and Meatball Parm Sandwiches

MEATBALLS

NONNA MAKES MEATBALLS

NONNA GINA Makes MEATBALLS

Video Recipe

BROOKLYN BROTHERS Make MEATBALLS

BROOKLYN STYLE

ITALIAN-AMERICAN

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK

MEATBALLS alla SINATRA

alla BELLINO alla PACINO

CLEMENZA'S MEATBALLS

GODFATHER SUNDAY SAUCE

ITALIAN GRAVY

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GIANNI Makes GRAVY

With SAUSAGE MEATBALLS & BRACIOLE

SUNDAY GRAVY alla GIANNI''

With MEATBALLS, SAUSAGES & BRACIOLE

RECIPES

MAKING NONNA'S MEATBALLS

MEATBALL RECIPE

The JUICIEST MEATBALLS

So He SAYS ???

EVA Makes MEATBALLS

Video Recipe

Thursday, May 30, 2024

Favorite Presidential Food Presidents

GEORGE WASHINGTON

President Washington loved : Hoecakes with Butter & Honey, Fish, Mutton Chops

THOMAS JEFFERSON

3rd PRESIDENT of The UNITED STATES

MAC N CHEESE

FRENCH FRIES

In 1784, Thomas Jefferson struck a deal with his slave, James Hemings. The Founding Father was traveling to Paris and wanted to bring James along “for a particular purpose”— to master the art of French cooking. In exchange for James’s cooperation, Jefferson would grant his freedom.

So began one of the strangest partnerships in United States history. As Hemings apprenticed under master French chefs, Jefferson studied the cultivation of French crops (especially grapes for wine-making) so they might be replicated in American agriculture. The two men returned home with such marvels as pasta, French fries, Champagne, macaroni and cheese, Creme Brûlée, and a host of other treats. This narrative history tells the story of their remarkable adventure—and even includes a few of their favorite recipes!

ANDREW JACKSON

DEFEATING The BRITISH at The BATTLE of NEW ORLEANS

GREEN BEANS & BACON

President Andrew Jackson was fond of Pancakes, Corn Bread and Green Beans cooked with Bacon.

AMERICA'S FAVORITE DISHES

SOUPS BURGERS STEAKS

MAC N CHEESE - MEATLOAF

BLUE RIBBON BBQ SAUCE

FRIED CHICKEN

And More ...

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PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN

16th PRESIDENT of The USA

Lincoln was particularly fond of sweets, such as Cookies, Cakes and Pies, especially Apple Pie.

He also loved Bacon & Oyster Stew,

OYSTER STEW alla ABE

FRANKIN PIERCE

14th US PRESIDENT

PRESIDENT PIERCE LOVED FRIED CLAMS

"Who WOULDN'T" ?

ULYSSES S. GRANT

CIVIL WAR GENERAL

18th PRESIDENT of The UNITED STATES

PRESIDENT GRANT

was FOND of RICE PUDDING

PRESIDENT TEDDY ROSEVELT

26th PRESIDENT of The UNITED STATES

Teddy Rosevelt Loved CORNED BEEF HASH with POACHED EGGS & COFFEE,

STEAKS, Wild Game, and FRIED CHICKEN.

TEDDY ROSEVELT'S FAVORITE MEAL

FRIED CHICKEN

RECIPE

JFK

PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY

36th PRESIDENT of The UNITED STATES

President John F. Kennedy had a penchant for Cuban Cigars, Steak, Lobster,

and New England Clam Chowder.

Ronald Reagan

PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN

40th PRESIDENT of The UNITED STATES

President Reagan loved Apple Cider, Apples, Cornbread Stuffing, Grilled Hamburgers,

Ice Cream, and of course JELLY BEANS.

RONNIE ENJOYS a BIG MAC

DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER

The PRESIDENT DIGS IN

PRESIDENT REAGAN CAN'T HELP HIMSELF

He's GOTTA HAVE His JELLY BEANS

BILL CLINTON Has a CHUCKLE

As RONALD REAGAN BRING Hima SPECIAL GIFT

JELLY BEANS at The WHITE HOUSE

BILL CLINTON

PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON

42nd PRESIDENT of The UNITED STATES

President Loves Mexican Food, especially Chicken Enchilada's and Tacos. He is also fond of Burgers, Egg McMuffins, and Cinamon Rolls.

DONALD TRUMP

PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP

45th PRESIDENT of The UNITED STATES

It's a well know fact that Donald Trump loves fast food. He says that it's consistent and clean.

He Loves Burgers, especially from McDonald's, and is a fan of KFC KENTUCY FRIED CHICKEN.

He also likes Steaks, Tacos, Meatloaf, Taco Bowls, and Ice Cream.

DONALD TRUMP

On The CAMPAIGN TRAIL

MUNCHING on KFC FRIED CHICKEN

"One of his FAVORITES"

Sunday, May 26, 2024

Viral Italian Chopped Cheese Sandwich Recipe

VIRAL CHOPPED ITALIAN SANDWICH

RECIPE

What goes in a chopped Italian sandwich?

Whatever your heart desires! The only thing to learn here is the technique of chopping everything all together but the things you chop are up to you. Working at an Italian deli for 3 years, I learned a thing or two about a good meat and cheese mix. If you’re short on ideas, feel free to use these combos to get your imagination going and create your ultimate chopped sandwich:

– Spicy: hot soppressata, capicola ham, pepperoni, and hot pepper cheese

– Classic: Genoa salami, mortadella, sweet soppressata, and provolone

– Ham lovers: Capicola ham, prosciutto, speck, and smoked mozzarella

INGREDIENTS :

4-5 slices deli ham
4-5 slices pepperoni
4-5 slices salami
3-4 slices provolone
3 slices tomato
3 tablespoons sliced pepperoncini
1/2 small red onion, thin sliced
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 cup shredded lettuce
3 tablespoons Italian vinaigrette, homemade or store-bought

ARRANGE & CHOP INGREIENTS

On a cutting board, layer your lettuce, ham, pepperoni, salami and whatever other deli slices you plan to use. Add the provolone, tomato slices, pepperoncini.

Rough chop the ingredients into squares, then continue to chop until you’ve got small bite-size bits of all the ingredients. Add the mayonnaise and vinaigrette and mix well.

FILL The SANDWICH

Fill the bun with the chopped sandwich filling. If it looks like it’s going to be a little messy, you’ve done your job right! Serve immediately.

ENJOY !!!