How could I not grab The Beta Sigma Phi International Party Book from 1973? Though not a cookbook, per se, it has ‘recipes’ for interesting parties. The 6×8 cardboard cover, spiral-bound book is stained and stiff from water damage, and I still had to bring it home. Get ready to giggle because the party suggestions…
Beer
Beer, Ale, and Pub Cheese Crock
With cards 43 and 44, we officially enter the beer and ale section of the 2-in-1 International Recipe Card Collection. Card 43 is a lesson in beer barmanship, and card 44 features two drinks and two recipes. Introduction to Beer and Ale From the shimmering deserts of the great Southwest to New England’s bustling seaports;…
Baby Hot Dogs with Pas Hot Dog Relish
From the 2 in 1 International Recipe Card Collection, card 54 espouses beer and hot dogs. Except the beer is mixed with tomato juice. For real.
Clams Dimaggio
If you can’t get to the World Series in person, mix up some Shandy Gaffs and Clams Dimaggio for armchair refreshments and happy televiewing. The recipe below was inspired by Clams Dimaggio as served at the Marroe Inn in Trenton, New Jersey. The Marroe Inn is now closed, but looks like it was a swanky,…
Fluffy Beer Batter for Seafood
Card 52 from the 2 in 1 International Recipe Card Collection lets you know that beer and deep-fried fish win applause at any time of the year, especially when the fish are dipped in a fluffy beer batter like the one below. The card also admonishes you to add lemonade or a lemon-flavored soda to…