Honey Daw'lin

Honey Daw'lin
Lena Estelle Spradley

Sunday, June 8, 2014

Devonshire Scones for High Tea (English)

Ingredients 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. sugar 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/3 c. butter 2 eggs 5 tbsp. milk ________________________________________ Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Add eggs to milk and blend well; stir into flour mixture. Turn out on lightly floured surface. Knead lightly; roll out or pat to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into small triangles. Place on floured baking sheet. Brush with milk and sprinkle lightly with sugar, if desired. Bake at 450 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until golden. Cool on wire rack. ________________________________________

Pickled Green Tomatoes

Pickled Green Tomatoes Yield: Makes 2 12-ounce jars, or 1 pint and one half pint Ingredients • 1 pound green tomatoes, stemmed and cut into wedges • 1/2 cup white vinegar • 1/2 cup water • 1 1/2 teaspoons pickling salt • 2 teaspoons dill seed • 4 garlic cloves • 1/2 teaspoon peppercorn • 2 bay leaves Place the following into the bottom of each hot, ready-for-canning jar: • 1 teaspoon dill seed • 2 garlic cloves • 1/4 teaspoon peppercorn • 1 bay leaf Instructions 1. Combine vinegar, water and salt and bring to a boil. 2. Pack green tomato wedges into the jars. Pour brine slowly into the jars. Use a wooden chopstick to remove the air bubbles and add a bit of additional brine if necessary. Wipe rims, apply simmered lids and screw on bands. 3. Process in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes. When time is up, remove jars from canner and let them cool on a towel-lined countertop. When jars are completely cool, remove rings and test seals by grasping the edges of the lid and lifting the jar. If the lids hold fast, the seal is good. 4. Store in a cool, dark place for up to one year. Pickles are good to eat after one week of curing. They are particularly good with sandwiches and stews.

Saturday, January 18, 2014

Heavenly Hash

At Christmas, we would always go to town to see Santa Claus arrive, or to the lighting of the Christmas Tree. Mother would take us to Sears Candy Counter and get candy. I remember that my brother always got Bridge Mix. My younger brother would get Spice Drops and Chocolate Stars. I would have Heavenly Hash. I remember one rainey, cold night that we made our way to the counter. I would walk around the square counter with slanted glass. I liked to give them all consideration, but I knew that I was going to have the hash. Today, I make my own hash and will share the recipe with you. 1 Pk. Almond Bark Candy Coating 1 Bag Large Marshmellows 1 Cup (+/-) Nuts Large Microwave Safe Bowl Rubber Spatula Foil Covered Cookie Sheet 1 package Almond Bark, broken into a large glass microwave safe bowl. I have a very large Measureing Bowl. Melt the chocolate for 50 second. Check to see if it has melted. I use a large rubber spatula to stir the chunks. If all is not melted cook for 30 seconds longer. Do not boil or elevate the temperature too high. The balance will melt from the heat of the bowl. Cut 1 bag of Large Marshmellows into warm chocolate. I use kitchen shears, cutting some completely, some 3/4 through, and I leave a few whole. Add 1 Cup of your favorite nuts. Stir to coat all Marshmellows and incorporate Nuts. Pour mixture onto a foil lined cookie sheet. Shake down. Allow to cool until solidified. You may chill in fridge. Once completely cool, slice into squares to your liking. This can be made with Waltnuts, Pecans, or Almonds. I normally break them rather than using whole. This is simple to make but is very showy and looks great in a covered container. Make enough to share with others in a bag or box. I like to make up containers of cookies and candies for friends and family. Make this a tradition for your family.