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Pickling in Your Home Pickling in Your Home

While most of us get our pickles from the grocery aisle and never really think about what kind variety there is out there, this is quite a shame, because pickles are easy, and with a little bit of thought, can be interesting and unique as well as delicious! There was a time when pickling was one of the best ways to preserve food, but with better shipping available, it fell out of favor. Today, you will mostly find pickles in the form of cucumbers that have been made into bread and butter slices or mixed with dill, but the truth is, there are many different types of pickles that you might be interested in.

National Chocolate Custard Month

If you have a love chocolate, or a love for rich desserts, or simply an appreciation for both, take some time to get ready for May, because it’s National Chocolate Custard Month! National Chocolate Custard Month is a great time to eat plenty of this creamy treat or to make some and share with your friends. There are plenty of different recipes for this delightful dish, and you’ll find that if you bring some to share, you typically won’t be taking any home. There are plenty of ways to learn about the various types of custard that you could make, and whether you want to try them all or you want to have a custard day with your friends, you know it’ll definitely be lots of tasty fun.

Clam Chowder Recipe

1/4 lb. diced bacon
2 tbsp. parsley
2 medium chopped onions
2 tsp. crab spice
24 chowder clams (save liquor)
2 cans cream of asparagus soup
2 1/2 cups sliced, cooked potatoes
2 pints light cream
1/2 tsp. pepper
4 diced, seeded tomatoes
1 tsp. celery powder
Asparagus as a garnish (optional)

Fry the diced bacon until its crisp and then remove from the pan. Sauté the onion until it’s translucent. Add the clam liquor and stir. Add the clams and heat to cook. When they are cooked, add the potatoes and spices, and cook until the potatoes begin to soften. Add the soup, tomatoes, and cream. Stir together and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes. Do not allow the chowder to come to a boil. Garnish with asparagus.

Southern Corn Bread Recipe

1 cup yellow cornmeal
4 tsp. baking powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1 tsp. sugar
1 cup milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup melted shortening or butter

Preheat your oven to 425F. Combine all dry ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Add the wet ingredients and stir until just blended. Don’t over blend; you want it to be slightly lumpy. Grease an 8-inch square pan or a medium-sized cast iron skillet, heat it up on top of the stove, and then pour the batter into the pan. Bake this in the oven for approximately 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.