Author Archives: OldFart

Great Depression Cooking Ep:1 – Pasta with Peas

Posted on November 19, 2009 by OldFart

91 year old cook and great grandmother, Clara, recounts her childhood during the Great Depression as she prepares meals from the era. Learn how to make simple yet delicious dishes while listening to stories from the Depression.

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Chicken with Pears by Chef Walken

Posted on April 5, 2009 by OldFart

Christopher Walken bakes a chicken with pears.

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Sweet Potato Fries

Posted on January 26, 2009 by OldFart

Ingredients 2 large unpeeled sweet potatoes 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper  or Old Bay depending on my mood 1 teaspoon salt Directions 1. Wash sweet potatoes and dry. 2. Cut into strips. 3. Toss potatoes with other … Continue reading →

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How to cut up a pineapple

Posted on January 11, 2009 by OldFart

This old fart loves pineapple. Pineapple chunks, pineapple juice, dried pineapple, baked pineapple on ham, even pineapple on pizza. I love it. One thing I have never had is freshly cut pineapple.  The local grocery store had pineapples on sale … Continue reading →

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Taco Soup

Posted on December 20, 2008 by OldFart

Ingredients 1 pound of ground beef 1 can crushed tomatoes 1 can corn 1 can black beans 1 can kidney beans 1 package taco mix 1 package dry ranch dressing mix 1 onion shredded cheese chips sour cream Directions 1. … Continue reading →

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Michigan Rocks

Posted on October 26, 2008 by OldFart

Ingredients 1 pound Box Raisins 1 pound Box Dates chopped 1 pound Walnuts chopped 1 1/2 cups Sugar 1 Cup Butter 4 Eggs 1 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon 1 teaspoon Baking Soda 1/4 cup Water 1 teaspoon Vanilla 1/4 teaspoon Cream … Continue reading →

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Baked Egg and Toast Cups

Posted on October 25, 2008 by OldFart

Ingredients 6 Slices Bread trimmed 1/4 Cup Butter melted 6 Eggs 1/2 Cup Shredded Cheese 3 Slices Bacon cooked, crumbled Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350F. 2. Lightly grease 6 muffin cups 3. Brush both sides of trimmed bread with … Continue reading →

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Creamy Baked Mashed Potatoes

Posted on October 24, 2008 by OldFart

Ingredients 1 Envelope Lipton Vegetable Soup Mix 4 Cups Hot Mashed Potatoes 1 Cup Shredded Cheese 1 Egg slightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon pepper Directions 1. Preheat oven 375F. 2. In lightly greased casserole, thoroughly combine all ingredients except 1/4 cup … Continue reading →

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Cinnamon Toast Rollups

Posted on October 23, 2008 by OldFart

Ingredients 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar 1/2 Cup Sugar 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon 1 8oz. Can Refrigerated Crescent Rolls 1/4 Cup Butter melted Directions 1. Stir together brown sugar, sugar and cinnamon. 2. Unroll crescent rolls and brush with melted butter. … Continue reading →

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Crock Pot Savory Pot Roast

Posted on October 22, 2008 by OldFart

Ingredients 3 pounds Boneless Beef Chuck Roast 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 8 Small Potatoes cut in half 3 Cups Baby Carrots 1 Onion chopped 3 Cloves Garlic minced 5oz Jar Horseradish 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/4 teaspoon Pepper 1 Cup Water … Continue reading →

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