What is traditional chowder? The true or traditional chowder is a matter of debate.  There are numerous varieties, and each has its loyal following.  Just bring up the subject of … Continued

After reading all about cookies, be sure to check out What’s Cooking America’s many Cookie Recipes and How To Make Perfect Cookies – Secrets To Making Perfect Cookies.   In America, … Continued

  “Watch it wiggle, see it jiggle, Jell-O brand Gelatin…” , and “There’s Always Room for JELL-O.” These advertising slogans stick in many American minds.   Jell-O is the largest … Continued

History of Ice Cream Cone For a detailed history of the following individual types of ice cream, click on the underlined: Baked Alaska – Ice Cream and Ices – Ice … Continued

History of Ice Cream Sundae  For a detailed history of the following individual types of ice cream, click on the underlined: Baked Alaska – Ice Cream and Ices – Ice … Continued

The purpose of a pastry shell was mainly to serve as a baking dish, storage container, and serving vessel, and these are often too hard to actually eat.  For hundreds … Continued

    History and Legends of Popcorn, Cracker Jacks and Popcorn Balls   There is a legend that old-timers tell of one particular summer when it got so hot that … Continued

Chicken a la King: This is a rich chicken dish that uses lots of cream with pimentos and sherry.  It is served either on hot buttered toast, pastry shells, or … Continued

History of Salads: What exactly is the definition of salad?  Everyone’s definition of salad seems to be different.  Salads can be an entree or side dish that is prepared and composed … Continued

  The word “sauce” is a French word that means a relish to make our food more appetizing.  Sauces are liquid or semi-liquid foods devised to make other foods look, … Continued

I have such wonderful memories of eating Cracker Jacks as a kid and finding a prize at the bottom of the box!  The candy-coated popcorn and peanuts were also just … Continued

Hoppin’ John Stew –  Stove Top and Slow Cooker Preparation This recipe for Hoppin’ John black-eyed peas is a southern dish rich with tradition and lore served to celebrate the New … Continued

This open-face sandwich is considered the signature dish of Springfield, Illinois, the home of Abraham Lincoln.  This sandwich will make your arteries cringe and your taste buds rejoice!  The people … Continued

Hot Brown Sandwich, sometimes know as a Kentucky Brown, is an open-faced turkey sandwich with turkey, bacon, pimientos, and a delicate Mornay sauce. The sandwich is place under the broiler … Continued

 Rediscover True Hot Chocolate   The terms Hot Cocoa and Hot Chocolate are often used interchangeably, but technically they are as different as Milk Chocolate and bittersweet chocolate.  Hot cocoa … Continued