Michael Popek's Blog, page 222
November 23, 2012
Friday Giveaway: The Cookbook Collection (contest closed)
I haven't had a 'big' giveaway in a while, thought I would offer these up this week:
Yep, that's a lot of cookbooks.
I counted close to 150 books. Might as well throw in another one, a signed copy of my book "Handwritten Recipes" -
Now, keep in mind that when these ship it will be at least six very large and heavy boxes. If you plan on entering, you may have to plan ahead.
Contest now closed, will announce the winner shortly.
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Yep, that's a lot of cookbooks.
I counted close to 150 books. Might as well throw in another one, a signed copy of my book "Handwritten Recipes" -
Now, keep in mind that when these ship it will be at least six very large and heavy boxes. If you plan on entering, you may have to plan ahead.
Contest now closed, will announce the winner shortly.
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Friday Giveaway: The Cookbook Collection
I haven't had a 'big' giveaway in a while, thought I would offer these up this week:
Yep, that's a lot of cookbooks.
I counted close to 150 books. Might as well throw in another one, a signed copy of my book "Handwritten Recipes" -
Now, keep in mind that when these ship it will be at least six very large and heavy boxes. If you plan on entering, you may have to plan ahead. That said, here are the details of the giveaway:
You can enter here on site with a comment below, or on Facebook , twitter or via email .
I figure there may be some readers who are on the road this weekend due to the holiday, so I will keep the contest open until Monday at 11:00 EST. That gives you three days to enter.
Good luck!
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Yep, that's a lot of cookbooks.
I counted close to 150 books. Might as well throw in another one, a signed copy of my book "Handwritten Recipes" -
Now, keep in mind that when these ship it will be at least six very large and heavy boxes. If you plan on entering, you may have to plan ahead. That said, here are the details of the giveaway:
You can enter here on site with a comment below, or on Facebook , twitter or via email .
I figure there may be some readers who are on the road this weekend due to the holiday, so I will keep the contest open until Monday at 11:00 EST. That gives you three days to enter.
Good luck!
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November 22, 2012
Giving Thanks
If you're celebrating Thanksgiving today, don't eat too much!
If you're not, you still might enjoy these vintage postcards:
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If you're not, you still might enjoy these vintage postcards:
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November 21, 2012
Prune Meringue Pie
I had to throw in a pie recipe before Thanksgiving.
This one also comes from Handwritten Recipes .
Prune Meringue Pie
1 ½ cups cooked prunes, cut up
1 cup liquid from prunes
1 cup crushed pineapple
¼ cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 pie shell
Combine prunes, liquid and pineapple over heat. Blend sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir into hot fruit.
Cook until mixture is clear.
Beat egg yolks. Stir a little hot fruit mixture into egg. Stir egg slowly into remaining fruit. Cook for 3
or 4 minutes longer over low heat.
Pour into pie shell. Put meringue on top and brown in oven, 325 degrees, for 15 to 20 minutes.
Found in “The Mystery Chef’s Never Fail Cook Book.” Published by Perma Giants, 1949.
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November 20, 2012
My End Is Fine, Thanks For Asking
Postcard, dated October 7, 1985:
Dear Aunt Ike:
Sorry I missed a couple of days, they've been keeping me pretty busy.
Look at the wrinkles on this poor animal, I hope I don't have that many when I get old. Hope you're having a better day today.
Love,
???
Found in "Bright Captivity" by Eugenia Price. Published by Doubleday, 1991.
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November 19, 2012
Cranberry Salad
I know many of you readers here in the States are getting ready for Thanksgiving, so I thought I would post this recipe for cranberry salad that appears in my book "
Handwritten Recipes
." I haven't tried it myself, so I make no promises:
Found in "How I Cook It" by Virginia McDonald. Published by Frank Glenn Publishing, 1949.
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Cranberry Salad
1 cup cranberries (cut or ground)
1 cup sugar
1 small package of lemon Jell-O
1 cup hot water
1 cup pineapple juice
Combine and chill in bowl until syrupy.
Add:
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup pineapple, drained
½ cup chopped nuts
Pour into mold and serve.
Found in "How I Cook It" by Virginia McDonald. Published by Frank Glenn Publishing, 1949.
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November 17, 2012
Giveaway winner
This week's winner was Gretchen, who entered right here on the site. I see your email in your blogger profile, so I will send you a message shortly. As always, thanks to everyone who entered.
November 16, 2012
Friday Giveaway - 14 Vintage Children's Books - contest closed
It's that time again - this week I am giving away these 14 vintage and antiquarian children's books.
Contest now closed, winner announced shortly
Good luck!
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Friday Giveaway - 14 Vintage Children's Books
It's that time again - this week I am giving away these 14 vintage and antiquarian children's books.
To enter, leave a comment below. You can also enter on twitter , Facebook or via email .
I will sort through entries and select a winner at random tomorrow morning at 11:00 AM EST.
Good luck!
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November 15, 2012
An Honest Day's Work
A page from a work journal or diary:
Tuesday Dec. 26
Helped Father draw some wood from stump(?) lot - 2 in of snow
Wednesday Dec. 27
Went to mill in AM - cold
Thursday Dec. 28
Helped Dell Boutwell saw wood PM
Friday Dec. 29
Worked for Dell PM
Saturday Dec. 30
Coldest day of the season so far, went over to saw for Dell but ??? did dont come
Sunday Dec 31
Continued cold, Bert U and wife went to Mom's
Found in today's bookperdiem , "The Poetical Works of Victor Hugo" published by Hurst and Co., circa 1890.
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