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So Many Uses for Homemade Applesauce If you have an apple tree or two, you know how easy it can be to wind up with an abundance of apples! But there is no such thing as an over-abundance or even a "bad crop of apples"; once you learn the beauty of preserves... Continue reading: so-many-uses-for-homemade-applesauce.html 
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~ Salmon Cakes ... Cheap & Cheerful on a Budget ~
 The Palace Kitchen, Brambley Hedge
Running short of money a couple of days before payday or trying to stick to a budget? Don't have time (or the energy) to run out to the store? If you've got a can of salmon, and a healthy spice cupboard, you might just have dinner.
This recipe is inspired by "Salmon Chops" from Patricia R. Wagner's "Depression Era Recipes" and I altered it a little bit to suit my taste ... and what was available in my cupboard! I often turn to her recipes as they are easy, use few or low cost ingredients, and make a good meal in a pinch. |
The beauty of this recipe is that you likely have most of these items already ... and the ones you don't have are easy to stock up on, and don't spoil by storing. It pays to keep your pantry stocked up on basic items such as the ones used in this "Salmon Cakes" recipe. The Depression was a time when people had to make do with what they had, and also what was available. I like to apply that to today by just living simply ... which usually saves money to boot!
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You will need:
1 can salmon 2 tsps butter 2 tsps flour 1/2 tsp salt Dash of cayenne 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp parsley 1 egg Crushed crackers Olive oil |
 Salmon Cakes Ready to Chill
Instructions:
After removing the skin and bones from the salmon; mash it and mix together with the softened butter, flour, salt, a dash of cayenne, the lemon juice and parsley. Form into cakes and chill on a plate in the refrigerator for about 1/2 hour, but longer if you wish. When ready to cook, cover the cakes with the well-beaten egg and then coat with crushed cracker crumbs. Fry in olive oil until brown on both sides. Do not press down on cakes while frying and flip gently. Makes 2 salmon cakes. Serve with a green salad and crusty buns. |
Meadow Sweet Grove © V. Buchanan 2019
Did you know that articles from past weeks are archived in my Blog? Check it out here! so-many-uses-for-homemade-applesauce.html
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Vintage! 1979 Christmas Plate Enoch Wedgwood Avon "Dashing Through the Snow" - Made in England
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~ Folklore Fun ~
~ Monkey-ing around with the Ancestors ~
The Fox and The Monkey - Aesop's Fables
A fox and a monkey were arguing about which of the two were "better born" and comparing their family trees. When they passed a cemetery, the monkey stopped and gave a great sigh. The fox was perplexed and asked the monkey to explain his sorrow. The monkey pointed to the tombstones and told the fox that all those monuments were placed in honour of his forefathers; who in their day were very eminent men indeed. At first the fox was speechless at this revelation about his companion. However, he quickly recovered when he realized, and reminded the monkey, that it was very unlikely any of his illustrious ancestors would rise up out of their graves and dispute the matter.
Moral: Boasters brag most when no one is around to expose them
A fox and a monkey were arguing about which of the two were "better born" and comparing their family trees. When they passed a cemetery, the monkey stopped and gave a great sigh. The fox was perplexed and asked the monkey to explain his sorrow. The monkey pointed to the tombstones and told the fox that all those monuments were placed in honour of his forefathers; who in their day were very eminent men indeed. At first the fox was speechless at this revelation about his companion. However, he quickly recovered when he realized, and reminded the monkey, that it was very unlikely any of his illustrious ancestors would rise up out of their graves and dispute the matter.
Moral: Boasters brag most when no one is around to expose them
There is so much to be learned from our ancestors.
The monkey was devious and bragged when no one was around to expose his lies. The fox was clever because he saw through it. It still holds true today, although with the propensity for past posts on today's social media to rise up in the future and "dispute the matter" .... we'd all better be careful!
The monkey was devious and bragged when no one was around to expose his lies. The fox was clever because he saw through it. It still holds true today, although with the propensity for past posts on today's social media to rise up in the future and "dispute the matter" .... we'd all better be careful!
Meadow Sweet Grove © V. Buchanan 2019
Did you know that articles from past weeks are archived in my Blog? Check it out here! show-a-bit-o-common-mate.html
