tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345955.comments2010-02-01T02:19:48.132-08:00Frugal CuisinePepperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10952714573560759838noreply@blogger.comBlogger503125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345955.post-46114085436671990102010-01-23T08:50:48.926-08:002010-01-23T08:50:48.926-08:00Wow! My family made Pult every winter while we wer...Wow! My family made Pult every winter while we were growing up, and this is the first time i've ever heard of anyone other than our family speak of it. This is a treat for us, given to us by our lil Swedish Grandma Gerty. We love it best sliced and fried in butter the next morning. After it browns a bit add milk and cover so it thickens. A cast iron skillet works the best. We put only salt Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345955.post-87114432552102556272009-12-28T20:05:51.972-08:002009-12-28T20:05:51.972-08:00I made some the other day with my kids. They were...I made some the other day with my kids. They were so good. Oh they were good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345955.post-89579534870233190562009-12-18T22:06:38.205-08:002009-12-18T22:06:38.205-08:00My Norwegian grandmother called them klub or also ...My Norwegian grandmother called them klub or also kumla. It was grandpa's favorite...and I remember eating them on cold MN winter evenings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345955.post-53838437196978725382009-12-08T20:42:16.564-08:002009-12-08T20:42:16.564-08:00We call it pult and the only thing that goes in th...We call it pult and the only thing that goes in the middle is suet, salt and pepper - (or bacon for those of us who dislike suet)<br />My mother's family was from northern Sweden and i have such good memories of that side of the family having pult together.<br />I'm craving it now... fried is definately best.<br />Canadian EuniceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345955.post-10541753452927586402009-11-20T10:35:17.460-08:002009-11-20T10:35:17.460-08:00My family celebrates “Crub Fest” the weekend befor...My family celebrates “Crub Fest” the weekend before thanksgiving every year. The amount of flour and potatoes seems to change from year to year, we never write down the amount but wait for the thumbs up from my 92 year old Grandmother. It’s a treat to see how new family members react to eating crubs, it’s a true test of love. We also slice and fry them with eggs the next day, and I agree they areAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345955.post-14766652178824212942009-11-19T14:40:55.712-08:002009-11-19T14:40:55.712-08:00It was extremely interesting for me to read that a...It was extremely interesting for me to read that article. Thanks for it. I like such themes and everything connected to this matter. I definitely want to read more on that blog soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345955.post-85629230307189234702009-10-01T17:30:03.648-07:002009-10-01T17:30:03.648-07:00Hi Patty, I've been here teaching for the past...Hi Patty, I've been here teaching for the past three or so years.Pepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10952714573560759838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345955.post-47385698096000323582009-10-01T17:16:28.852-07:002009-10-01T17:16:28.852-07:00Hi, Pepper...just discovered your blog today while...Hi, Pepper...just discovered your blog today while looking for some good ideas for rose hips, and just figured I'd plop this comment here. I'm in north-central Alberta (about 5 hours north of Edmonton) and was surprised to see your comment elsewhere that Alberta's your home province! Howdy from the 'hood, in any case. What are you doing in China? Thanks for a good read, PattyPatty S.http://www.eaglesham.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345955.post-53776668396249232472009-09-25T11:41:01.504-07:002009-09-25T11:41:01.504-07:00Great tip, thanks!Great tip, thanks!Marthahttp://www.divine.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345955.post-23919080717097487392009-09-08T11:39:02.685-07:002009-09-08T11:39:02.685-07:00I tried this, using what I had - not-quite-ripe ga...I tried this, using what I had - not-quite-ripe garden tomatoes, poultry seasoning instead of herbes de provence(go ahead, laugh, and it turned out rather indifferent. The beans were the best part of the whole dish - I had left them a little too long in the garden and they were, um, full of beans. I think with the correct seasoning and a little more garlic, and maybe some sugar to counteract Fayenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345955.post-9932826578847610142009-09-03T19:38:01.165-07:002009-09-03T19:38:01.165-07:00I'm liking your "amazing sauce" a lo...I'm liking your "amazing sauce" a lot. Thanks for sharing. If you don't mind I'd love to guide our Foodista readers over to your blog. Just <a href="http://www.foodista.com/food/NGY2PQRY/lettuce/widgets/" rel="nofollow">add your choice of widget</a> to this post and you're all set!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04560230864623101588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345955.post-65702441180547032232009-08-19T19:23:48.539-07:002009-08-19T19:23:48.539-07:00I'm so guilty---just made a batch of chicken s...I'm so guilty---just made a batch of chicken stock and threw out the fat! Will certainly save it next time, this sounds like a great way to use it.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15608202234455230657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345955.post-90114953074878872542009-08-12T22:05:14.619-07:002009-08-12T22:05:14.619-07:00Hi meesha! in Chengdu. The other blog is
Food and...Hi meesha! in Chengdu. The other blog is <a href="http://eatdrinkchengdu.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"><br />Food and Drink Chengdu</a>Pepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10952714573560759838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345955.post-66435354539545532282009-08-10T00:05:56.334-07:002009-08-10T00:05:56.334-07:00This sounds so good and simple. It reminds me of ...This sounds so good and simple. It reminds me of a similar dish an old roommate used to make, which I think had soy sauce, green onions, and sesame oil.Meeshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12873784101348163872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345955.post-2116929684917082002009-08-10T00:01:30.267-07:002009-08-10T00:01:30.267-07:00by the way, where in China are you (or were you) l...by the way, where in China are you (or were you) located?Meeshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12873784101348163872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345955.post-2389791711718310822009-08-09T23:59:26.711-07:002009-08-09T23:59:26.711-07:00Thanks for the post! I just got back from China, ...Thanks for the post! I just got back from China, and while in Jiuzhaigou I had "han cai", which through your post I discovered is called xian cai in standard Mandarin or amaranth in English. I also enjoyed checking out some of your other posts about simple, delicious foods.Meeshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12873784101348163872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345955.post-78426320906314982912009-07-30T15:12:16.030-07:002009-07-30T15:12:16.030-07:00wow, sounds good! i love crisps but i've never...wow, sounds good! i love crisps but i've never heard of one made with grapes. thanks for the recipe.the twinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14177798910529547678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345955.post-30376068064125101042009-07-26T02:45:12.978-07:002009-07-26T02:45:12.978-07:00That is OK ;)
Your Chengdu blog is great too. I l...That is OK ;)<br /><br />Your Chengdu blog is great too. I love oriental cuisine. Maybe I will visit China one day.<br /><br />Greetings from London, UK.Man in the Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14797366182642984040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345955.post-55294490409782315942009-07-23T20:12:04.057-07:002009-07-23T20:12:04.057-07:00yeah the tapioca and double cooking did the trick....yeah the tapioca and double cooking did the trick. They are lots juicier than other fruit though, especially without the skins. These grapes are three yuan per pound here. Just had crisp with creme fraiche for breakfast, yum!<br /><br />But don't envy me, Chinese food gets its revenge....yesterday was first day of being able to eat solid food after a particularly ill advised lunch at a hole Pepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10952714573560759838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345955.post-18516608401320484582009-07-23T14:57:17.883-07:002009-07-23T14:57:17.883-07:00Looks interesting, but was there enough body in th...Looks interesting, but was there enough body in the grapes to hold up to the oatmeal? @3.99/lb, I refuse to bake with grapes. FYI, I saw a raw food recipe the other day for apple crisp made using a dehydrator.Fayenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345955.post-73059994913701740032009-07-23T06:23:35.173-07:002009-07-23T06:23:35.173-07:00and thank you for taking the time to comment! sorr...and thank you for taking the time to comment! sorry it took so long to put up.Pepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10952714573560759838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345955.post-13915854573410291032009-07-15T07:12:44.159-07:002009-07-15T07:12:44.159-07:00Great ideas here, thanks for taking the time to pu...Great ideas here, thanks for taking the time to put them together.force12https://www.blogger.com/profile/09972996057694609151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345955.post-58396204276738922202009-06-19T16:51:33.184-07:002009-06-19T16:51:33.184-07:00Sounds pretty yummy... might have to try it when o...Sounds pretty yummy... might have to try it when our garden peppers come in.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01225068481753271666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345955.post-78057612142814053292009-06-17T01:16:10.793-07:002009-06-17T01:16:10.793-07:00Everyone, make enough for leftovers! Made extras i...Everyone, make enough for leftovers! Made extras into a sandwich and it is GREAT. Just brown bread and mayo.Pepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10952714573560759838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345955.post-74970168390800628492009-06-07T09:25:17.706-07:002009-06-07T09:25:17.706-07:00Okay, this got rave reviews! The intense flavour ...Okay, this got rave reviews! The intense flavour and the chunky texture was perfect for a crowd including veg and meatatarians. It was my first experience roasting vegetables, and it turned out rather well, although I did end up reducing the tomatoes as suggested before adding them in. Thanks!Fayenoreply@blogger.com