Michael Popek's Blog, page 211

The Big Tuna

Here's another found recipe that's featured in my book HANDWRITTEN RECIPES .

This one is for a very American version of Tuna Croquettes:

35 Ritz crackers (1 stack pack), crushed
1 (7-ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
¼ cup milk
½ teaspoon basil
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 egg, beaten
American cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes

Mix together all ingredients except cheese, reserving some cracker crumbs, and chill. Shape each croquette around a cube of cheese. Roll in remaining cracker crumbs. Sauté in ½ inch of hot fat until well browned. Makes 6 to 8 croquettes.

Found in Gateway to the Great Books, vol. 10: Philosophical Essays edited by Robert M. Hutchins and Mortimer J. Adler. Published by Encyclopedia Britannica, 1963.


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Giveaway winner

This week's winner was Andrew Stahlhut, who entered via email.

 See you all next week!

Friday Giveaway: 16 Mysteries - contest closed

I decided to offer up a selection of vintage mysteries this week.

Contest now closed, winner announced shortly.

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Friday Giveaway: 16 Mysteries

I decided to offer up a selection of vintage mysteries this week.

If you'd like to enter, leave a comment below. You can also enter on Facebook , Twitter or via email .

I'll sort through all the entries and select a random winner tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM EST.

Good luck!

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The 2:15 Train

Postcard, dated July 27, 1912 (I think) -

Hope you caught the 2:15 train and arrived safe. Also hope you may get a little more sleep tonight. We will NOT attend at the church on the opposite side next Sunday.

Found in "Forty Years For Labrador" by Sir Wilfred Grenfell. Published by Houghton Mifflin, 1932.

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Neither Snow Nor Rain

Cloth U.S. Post Office patch.

Found in "Clinical Work With Children" by Judith Mishne. Published by Free Press, 1983.


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These United States

Drawing (or more likely a trace) of the continental United States.

Found in "Extending Good English" published by Macmillan, 1944.



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Of Easy Wind And Downy Flake

Advertising trade card, no date or company mentioned. "Subscription Price: $1.75 a Year" and "Established..." are the only indications on the front, reverse is blank.

Found in "Vermont in Floodtime" by Luther Johnson. Published by Roy Johnson Company, 1927.


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Giveaway Winner

This week's winner was Megan Ward, who entered on Facebook. Thanks for the great turnout! See you here next week.

Friday Giveaway: 10 Classics - contest closed

Contest now closed, winner announced shortly.

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