Feast in a Basket

06/23/2025

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Email from Feast in a Basket   I recently had a health scare. I ended up in the hospital with pneumonia. Let me start from the beginning. I went on vacation and caught a cold. After a few days, I felt

05/31/2025

Breakfast this am. Shrimp and grits and a Cajun omelet.

05/30/2025

At the NC Farmer's Market. Great produce, honey and plants.

05/30/2025

Mint Julep Day. A mint julep is made of spearmint, Bourbon, sugar and water. Traditionally served in a silver or pewter cup, but ant tall glass is fine. Considered the unofficial drink of the South.

05/28/2025

Brisket day. Brisket is a cut of meat from the breast or lower chest of beef or veal. It can be cooked by baking, boiling and roasting. It is often slow smoked in Texas, where it is considered the "National dish of Texas".

05/24/2025

Dessert last night . Everything was fabulous with outstanding customer service. A must visit.

05/23/2025

Taffy day. Taffy, often called salt water taffy was invented in the US. Made by stretching a sticky mass of boiled sugar, butter, vegetable oil, flavoring and coloring.

05/20/2025

Quiche Lorraine Day. Quiche Lorraine is a savory French tart with a filling of cream, eggs and bacon or ham. There is often a debate over whether to add cheese. It is criticized as being inauthentic.

05/19/2025

Devil's food cake day. The cake was invented in the US in the early 20th century. It traditionally has more chocolate than a regular chocolate cake, making it darker in color and with a heavier texture.

05/18/2025

I love Reese's day. Reese's peanut butter cup was invented in 1928 by H.B.Reese, a former employee of Milton Hershey of the Hershey company.

05/15/2025

Bread Pudding Day. Bread pudding originated in 11th century when English cooks repurposed leftover stale bread, with boiling water, sugar and spices. It was later combined with other ingredients to make a savory dish. The sweet versions came later, especially in America.

05/09/2025

Liver and onions day. Liver and onions can consist of slices of liver of pork, beef, or chicken and bulb onions. Beef is most common in the US. It is a staple in the South as well as the Midwest and Pennsylvania.