Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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I know I generally try and share one sweet and one savory recipe with you when I have the opportunity to put a column together. But, since it is so close to Thanksgiving and Christmas I thought I would share some sweets recipes with you that are good just to serve as dessert, or even give as gifts. Being from the East coast, I have had a chance to sample a lot of Amish cooking, and I have to say some of their dishes are among my favorites. The first recipe I am going to share with you is an authentic Shoo Fly Pie recipe. This recipe came...
We are now more than halfway through summer, so there are not a lot of weekends left before the kids are back in school, and the cooler autumn weather sets in. That means there are still a few weeks left to take advantage of all of the fresh fruits and vegetables available now, because you won’t be able to find them in a month or two. One of the things that is really popular right now are waters flavored with fruits and herbs, and they are mighty tasty…kind of like those fresh toes we crabs like to latch onto at the beach. Making fruited ice...
If you are from the East Coast and miss those summer clam bakes at the beach, or someone from the west who has never had the opportunity to attend a clam bake, and don’t know what you have been missing, you’re in for a treat. You no longer need the East Coast, or a beach for that matter, to enjoy a good old fashioned New England clam bake. There is now a way to bring the east to the west, minus hauling all of the food to the beach, digging a big pit and fighting the wind to keep a fire lit. Best of all, you won’t be cleaning sand out of every...
I don't know about you, but during summer, and especially when it's hot outside, I can go for a tall glass of most anything that is cold and wet, especially if it's lemonade. I used to be a stickler, and would only drink the standard yellow or pink varieties, but the last few years I find myself becoming braver when it comes to trying new things, like fruited lemonades. My first trip into the unknown was with raspberry lemonade, and it was good, but I still preferred regular pink lemonade. Last year, however, I discovered strawberry lemonade...
If you are beginning to reap the rewards of a home garden, or some especially fresh and tasty produce you have picked up at the local grocery store, or a farmer’s market, there is nothing like making an equally fresh dressing for salads or side dishes. With these claws of mine it’s pretty difficult to twist of the caps on store bought bottled dressing, besides the fact you don’t really know how long it’s been sitting in a warehouse before it finally gets to the grocery store shelves. There is also the matter of all of those ingredients you can...
Ok, rain, snow, sleet, hail or whatever Mother Nature decides to visit upon us, it's still almost officially summer, and time for picnics, barbecues, and other special get togethers, like birthdays and graduation celebrations. So, I've decided to share a couple of recipes that shout SUMMER because of their use of fresh ingredients, including one of my favorites – corn. Speaking of which, if you haven't tried the fresh, shucked bi-color corn at the local market you have no idea what you are missing. And if you buy it fresh, make sure to keep i...
The other day a friend of mine gave me a recipe she had found, and thought I would find it cute because of the name of the recipe. She was mistaken. Although this recipe tastes like a little slice of heaven, I really think it could have been more appropriately named, something other than ‘Anti-Crabby’ Cake. It’s difficult for me to turn my back on something that tastes so good, especially when you don’t have to have a degree from some culinary baking school in order to frost – just leave it in the pan and frost it while it’s warm. Doesn’t get...
Hi there. It’s your crusty crustacean chef Crabbie Abner back, and ready to share some lighter spring and summer time fare with you. I went back east for what was supposed to be a short visit, but got caught up in all the crazy weather, and had to wait until I could beat a hasty retreat and do a quick Crabbie shuffle back to where the weather is only slightly crazy. Can you believe this rain? Two inches last week. Now that the weather is warming up I like to start eating lighter meals. Comfort food is great during the winter, but come spring i...
Hey there! My name is Crabbie Abner, but you can just call me Crabbie. That’s what I become when I’m hungry. My friends, who will tell you not to let my smile fool you, know better than to get within a claws-length when my stomach starts rumbling. Speaking of which.... I thought since this is my very first column that I would offer up a couple of (mostly) healthy recipes; one for vegetarians, and one for those that have a passion for chicken. Because I’m kind of a loner – who do you know that wants to share dinner with a fella like me – I ten...
