Bring the vinegar, water and sugar to boil in a 1 to 1-1/2 quart enameled or stainless-steed saucepan, stirring constantly until the sugar completely dissolves. Then remove the pan from the heat and let the pickling liquid cool to room temperature. Meanwhile, wash the herring in cold running water and cut them into 1″ thick […]

Grind the meat, potatoes, and onions through a 3/8″ grinder plate and place in a mixer. Add all the other ingredients with the water and mix well. After this procedure, regrind through the 3/8″ plate again. Stuff into a 35-38mm hog casing. This sausage is a very perishable product. It keeps best when frozen. This […]

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a heavy skillet. When foam subsides add the bacon. Fry 5 to 10 minutes or until the bacon is lightly browned. Remove from skillet and set on paper towels to drain. Fry the onion slices for 6 to 8 minutes in the fat remaining in the skillet, adding more […]

Soak the dried apricots and prunes in 6 cups cold water for 30 minutes. Since the dried fruit expands considerably as it absorbs the soaking liquid, you will need a saucepan (of stainless steel or enamel) with a capacity of at least 3 quarts. Add the cinammon stick, lemon slices, tapioca and sugar and bring […]

Preheat oven to 400F. Place potato slices in a bowl of cold water to prevent them from discoloring. Heat 2 tb of butter in a small frying pan and, when the foam subsides, add the sliced onions, cooking until they are soft and transluscent but not brown. Set aside. Choose a 1 to 1 1/2 […]