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Memories & Recipes
Dean and I met the couple the other week when our main electrical breaker went out. Mr. Pete fixed us up right away. The couple works on the buddy system, when he can't get to an object, she can fill the bill quite well. And she knows from working with Pete just what to do. Lynda, who used to be Lynda Howell from Jackson, served as Pete's secretary for 34 years. So you see, he's really the "boss". "Then she married him! They met when her grandfather, Mr. Tommy Howell Sr., the former clerk of Jackson and also Pete's accountant was asked by Pete if he knew any good secretaries. Lynda started for Pete in May of 1973. She married him in September of 2005." She kept his books, answered his phone, dispatched and also listened carefully when the men returned in the evenings. She soon learned to do just about as good on an electrical job as his other apprentices. Now maybe she's the "boss". Pete, a country boy, decided after retirement to move back to the country. Lynda, being an army brat and city slicker, wasn't sure how she would cope with that lifestyle. But she loved him so she moved out into our neck of the woods. They still do jobs together at times. She also rescues cats. She has three indoor cats and three outdoor cats. The other day she even rescued a dog for Pete. Her cats are now training the new dog. Now who's the real boss? Lynda, here are some city style and country style recipes for you. We hope you enjoy your home in the country. We are so glad to have ya'll out here.
City Chicken
8 skewers 2 eggs 1 1/2 lb. veal, cubed salt & pepper 1 lb. lean pork, cubed cracker crumbs Bacon fat to cover bottom of skillet
Put meat on skewers, alternating veal and pork. Roll them in cracker crumbs and egg seasoned with salt and pepper. Brown in fat in skillet. Bake at 300 degrees for about 1 hour, with lid on skillet. After they are cooked, remove lid and let cook for 10-15 minutes longer, until a little dry. I received this recipe from Mrs. Paul Deitzel in high school home economics class. I'm not saying when.
Garlic Fried Chicken
1 egg, well beaten 1 (2 1/2 lb.) fryer, cut up pinch baking powder salt and pepper 1 T. garlic puree seasoned flour 2 T. olive oil 1/4 c. shortening
Mix the egg, baking powder, garlic puree and olive oil. Salt and pepper the chicken and add to the egg mixture, allowing it to soak several hours. Roll chicken in flour seasoned with salt, pepper and paprika. Heat shortening on low heat until very hot and then fry chicken on low until done and brown (about 30 minutes). Cool on paper towels.
Southern Baked Beans
3/ #2 1/2 can pork and beans 4 T. mustard seeds 1 large onion, chopped 2 T. brown sugar 5 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 bottle chili sauce 1/4 bottle tomato ketchup 1/4 c. molasses 1/4 c water
Mix all ingredients and cook slowly at about 250 degrees for about four hours. Serves 12.
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