Pink robe on, still wearing summer pj's... I'm in denial. First frost has not arrived in Arkansas but Old Man Winter came early to Chardon, Ohio where Facebook friend Kim lives. She sat in silence this morning as she filmed the early morning weather report on tv. I can feel her pain through the silence!
They are predicting a Cold, snowy winter for Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. Well, it's only fair since we've had two mild ones in a row. Last winter I didn't even have to wear my big coat, when I ran errands it was a jacket or a sweater. I have the furnace set on 70 now, with firm resolve to keep it set there. I will fold when it really gets cold outside though! Our gas fireplace does a great job of keeping us toasty when we watch tv at night. "Zone heating," the new word for pot bellied stove! That's how our grandparents kept warm, they huddled around that black stove until their back sides were cooked then turned around and cooked the front!
Sharing a recipe this morning from Aunt B. She
shares her friend Ellen's Never Fail Dumplings. Take that Old Man Winter!
Ellen Side's Never Fail Dumplings
1 1/2 cups flour
4 tablespoons shortening
1 egg, beaten
5 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix flour, salt and shortening. Beat egg and water together then add to the flour mixture, making soft dough. Roll out into thin sheets. Dry 15 minutes or more. Cut into strips and drop into boiling broth. Don't cover. *Ms. Ellen doesn't tell us how long to cook, like most good cooks she just "knows" when they are done. For the rest of us, about 15-20 minutes on the timer should cook these tender dumplings through. Take one out and give a taste-test, maybe taste more than one...
The persimmon seed has a spoon inside, which means heavy, wet snow (my latest post). I do hope it's not true. I like one 3" snow per year and that's it. I've been making grandma great's dumplings for years. Hers' had backs and necks floating in the broth, but I've never been able to replicate that broth, even with a whole chicken.
ReplyDeleteThat's what we're seeing too, guess we might as well get our snow boots out by the door! My husband and I have an ongoing battle over "flat dumplings/fluffy dumplings" I usually cave and make his favorite ;) Your Grandma knew what she was doing, the fat (cover your ears health conscious cooks) makes the dumplings yummy! Grandma secrets...
DeleteThanks for the great recipe, I will try it tonight, it is just what I needed, It is a little chiller here at night..these will be great, thanks for sharing and the cool picture
ReplyDeleteThese are the real deal, just tender and every bite delicious! Enjoy and stay warm!
DeleteSnowy and chilly here!! The ground isn't frozen,so the snow isn't staying. We also have 'zone' heating a little gas fireplace that keeps us toasty at night while watching tv and reading. Stay warm my friend. I'm toughing it out, my 'big' coat is still in the back closet!!!
ReplyDeleteAs long as the big coat is in the back closet, you are in good shape!
DeleteCold here in KY and our first frost is arriving in the morning. Our wood stove is fired up! Stay warm!
ReplyDeleteYou had me at wood stove!!!
DeleteI will be making these as soon as the weather turns colder. Can hardly wait for the wood stove to be fired up!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to winter every year, my husband thinks I'm nuts! But I love the cozy feeling of home, making hearty meals and just "holing up!" Cabin fever eventually strikes, but not for a long time!
DeleteI am SO glad to see you blogging again!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Betsy! I honestly have nothing to say, but that doesn't stop me! I'm having some free time again and that always helps. Love catching up on my favorite blogs too!
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