Rocky Mountain Oysters

Rocky Mountain Oysters History and Recipe

Anything that walks, swims, crawls, or flies can be eaten.  It just takes an open mind and a willing stomach.  Of course, there are some people who will eat anything. … Continued

Chicken Booyah History and Recipe

    What is Chicken Booyah? Chicken Booyah is a super “stick to your ribs” soup-stew made with chicken.  While chicken soup is universal and variations of this dish can … Continued

Popcorn

History of Popcorn

    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

Tarte Tatin History

  Photo from Grand Hotel du Lion d’O   Tarte Tatin (tart tah-TAN) – A famous French upside-down apple tart (actually a sweet upside-down cake) made by covering the bottom … Continued

Sugar Cream Pie

Sugar Cream Pie History and Recipe

 Sugar Cream Pie, Hoosier Sugar Cream Pie, Quebec Sugar Cream Pie, Tartes au sucre, or Finger Pie are all names for the same type of pie.   This pie consists of … Continued

Graham Cracker Marshmallow Bars Recipe

How about a delicious Graham Cracker Marshmallow Bar cookie?  So easy to make and so addictive!  An irresistible no-bake cookie treat that could not be any easier to make.  These … Continued

Five Lebkuchen bars with icing on a white plate

German Lebkuchen Bars Recipe – Basler Läckerli

German Lebkuchen Bars are a wonderful German/Swiss Christmas tradition that is consumed and enjoyed around the world. Lebkuchen, in German, means the “cooking of life.”  It is thought that the … Continued

Shoofly Pie

Shoofly Pie History

Part Pie – Part Coffee Cake – Absolutely Delicious!   Visit the Lancaster area of Pennsylvania and indulge in a Pennsylvania Dutch original, the Shoofly Pie.  Also know as Shoo-Fly … Continued

Pumpkin Pie History

  Pumpkin pie is very popular in the United States and Canada.  In other parts of the world it is rarely served.  It is most popular during the Thanksgiving holiday. … Continued

Mincemeat Pie History

Unfortunately, most people have never tasted a true old-fashioned mincemeat pie (also called mince pie).  The flavor of real mincemeat pie (not the bottled version purchased at your local store) … Continued

Lamprey PIe

Lamprey Pie History

  What is Lamprey Pie?   It is a meat pie made from the eel-like fish known as lampreys, baked in a syrup of wine and spices, and covered with a large … Continued

Key Lime Pie

Key Lime Pie History

Did you know that Key lime pie, unlike apple pie, is a uniquely American dessert?   Key West, Florida, is famous for its fabulous key lime pie, one of America’s … Continued

Ice Box Pie History

    An Ice Box Pie is a delicious classic southern dessert that was named after the ice box that these pies were kept cool in.  These Ice Box Pie were … Continued

Mincemeat Pie

Funeral Pie History

  Funeral Pie is also known as Raisin Pie and Rosina Pie (German for raisin). For many years Funeral Pie or Raisin Pie was served with the meal prepared for … Continued

History and Legends of Cobblers

  Cobbler – Crisps – Crumble – Brown Betty – Buckle – Grunts – Slumps – Bird’s Nest Pudding – Sonker – Pandowdy Cobblers have been and are still called … Continued