Welcome

I am constantly amazed at how animated and talkative people get when you mention food. The mere aroma of certain foods can evoke memories that transport us back to a special place and time. Food can bridge the gap between all ages, races and ethnicities.
Let's face it, the only thing that should ever come between people is a table and some serving bowls.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Sweet September




When September arrives I immediately think apples and apple cider. I think most of us do while looking forward to a change from the extreme heat of summer. A nice crisp apple is synonymous with the crispness of fall.
I think fall was one of my Mother's favorite times; maybe being born in September had a little to do with it. My mother would just come to life when the apple farms and cider mills went into full swing. Her great love for pork didn't hurt either, she always said that apples and pork were a match made in heaven and I would have to agree.

Apple Cider Stew

1-2 lbs. Pork shoulder (any pork with a good amount of marbling) cut into bite size pieces.
8 large carrots, chopped
6 potatoes, chopped
2 apples, chopped
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 large onion chopped
2 c. apple cider

Place carrots, potatoes, and apples in crock pot. Add meat and sprinkle with salt, thyme, and onion. Pour cider over meat and cover. Cook on low heat 10-12 hours. Thicken gravy using 2 tablespoons of cornstarch in a separate bowl mixed with a little bit of the hot gravy. Put cornstarch mixture back in pot of hot stew and bring to a boil while stirring.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

The Best Of Memories

  

   After a long much needed pause..... Noshtalgia is getting ready to take another trip down memory lane and retell the stories and share the recipes of people past and present. Before we move forward, I thought it would be nice to revisit some of the best posts Noshtalgia has shared over the years.
   Our goal is to make today the yesterday that will bring a smile to your face tomorrow one story at a time, one delicious bite at a time...... enjoy and many thanks.


Over the years.......


                             

                              2006 - Italian Pizzelles 

                              2007 - Mimi's Chicken in Potato Chips

                               2007 - My Afternoon Dunks with Peepa

                               2008 - The Richness in Being Poor

                              2008 - Twenty-One Years Later

                              2009 - Caution.... Women Eating Dessert.... Do Not Disturb

                               2009 - XXX Mimi

                               2010 - Choose Laughter

                               2010 - The Scent of A Woman