Waldorf Salad
Today’s lesson does not involve pilgrims or Native Americans as one might expect, but rather the history of the delicious side dish common to Thanksgiving gatherings known as Waldorf salad. It was first created in the 1890s at the Waldorf Hotel in New York City. The man who is supposedly responsible, Oscar Tschirky, has a more »
Lazy Avocado & Grapefruit Cocktail
It’s avocado week here at The Back Burner. But I am in a lazy summer mood. Too lazy to think up an avocado cocktail. I’m not even sure I want an avocado cocktail. At least not one with alcohol. So I thought I’d stretch the word cocktail and use it more like the idea of more »
Zucchini Coleslaw
Labor Day is just about upon us, and people across the country are gearing up for a day of grilling, barbecuing, socializing with family and friends, drinking beer, watching the kiddos jump through sprinklers and chase after fireflies, and generally appreciate the last unofficial day of summer. Hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, and steak will be more »
Date and Walnut Wheat Berry Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
As the summer winds down, students everywhere are gearing up for a new school year. Despite always enjoying my summer vacations to the fullest, I always looked forward to heading back to school in the fall; though I never put much thought into my packed lunches. For the more sophisticated kids’ palates, (and for yours!) more »
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