It really sounds like they took random shit from their pantry and threw it together. Plus, 🐿️.
kaya-jamtastic
I made some corn-fed (from my MIL’s bird feeder) squirrel stew once. She also had a huge vegetable garden, and I used them in the stew as well. It was really good and flavorful and I would absolutely have it again if squirrels were easier to come by
dragons5
Pass on this. Fasting today.
Neakhanie
Aahhh, nice to have a carbfest for breakfast …you know, before the big squirrel dinner.
bibliophile222
Protein options aside, the fruit corn muffins sound like a great idea. I’ve never thought of adding fruit to corn muffins before, but why not?
During the Depression in the 1930”s, my fathers side of the family and many rural families dined on squirrels a lot. They used to sell the fur pelts along with it. I’m glad we’ve evolved from this al4ing with calves feet.
mudpupster
I wonder where Chicago residents were procuring their squirrels. 🧐
DaughterOfFishes
I’ve never had stewed squirrels or boiled calf’s feet but I’m willing to give them a try today. Much better than yesterday’s codfish on toast for breakfast.
Steel_Rail_Blues
As a child, my father-in-law used to have to hunt squirrels for dinner for his Cajun grandparents. They weren’t poor; it’s just something they did.
As for my grandparents who hunted and trapped, I know there was a lot of pheasant, rabbit, and deer, but now I realize I never saw squirrels on their property even though they were elsewhere. When my mom told me to stay out of the kitchen when grandma was making sausage, I just assumed it was so she could focus. Later I assumed it was because I would break into tears if I saw my yeard bunnies end up there. Now I wonder if there were squirrels too. Thanks OP 🙁
Nowordsofitsown
What kind of squirrels would these be?
annewmoon
I make a variation of those oats with eggs all the time. They are amazing. And really filling.
Blingbat642
Gray squirrels.
Darnbeasties
I’m waiting for someone to make all this and entertain me either their vlogging
raceulfson
Did I miss the hominy croquettes recipe? Is it a hush puppy variation?
I don’t think the calves’ feet broth would be as good addition to gravies as the author thinks. Lemon juice, mace, and cloves are not flavors I typically like with my mashed potatoes.
Cultural-Ambition449
So, my mom grew up in rural Vermont and ate a lot of squirrel. She said they always rolled the squirrel meat in baking soda and let it sit for a half hour to tenderize and remove some of the gameyness.
Vermont velveting.
nakedonmygoat
I’ll be at the diner down the road, thanks.
vintageideals
I think today is a great day to fast!!! I’m good!
Kriocxjo
I like the description of the cornmeal or cornflour even though it confuses me a little bit. “Take two cups grains of gold…” Brand? Size of grind? Coarse yellow cornmeal?
Also baking powder would have been double acting? If it was single acting they would have just listened baking soda and cream of tartar as ingredients?
julesk
Stewed squirrels? Calves feet? No longer jealous of these people.
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No wonder people were thinner back then
It really sounds like they took random shit from their pantry and threw it together. Plus, 🐿️.
I made some corn-fed (from my MIL’s bird feeder) squirrel stew once. She also had a huge vegetable garden, and I used them in the stew as well. It was really good and flavorful and I would absolutely have it again if squirrels were easier to come by
Pass on this. Fasting today.
Aahhh, nice to have a carbfest for breakfast …you know, before the big squirrel dinner.
Protein options aside, the fruit corn muffins sound like a great idea. I’ve never thought of adding fruit to corn muffins before, but why not?
🤢I’ll have cream puffs and coffee only please!
Vanilla snow eggs is probably those [scoops of meringue in custard](https://www.thespruceeats.com/oeufs-a-la-neige-2216175). Gonna skip the squirrels and save room for that.
Wild selection today.
During the Depression in the 1930”s, my fathers side of the family and many rural families dined on squirrels a lot. They used to sell the fur pelts along with it. I’m glad we’ve evolved from this al4ing with calves feet.
I wonder where Chicago residents were procuring their squirrels. 🧐
I’ve never had stewed squirrels or boiled calf’s feet but I’m willing to give them a try today. Much better than yesterday’s codfish on toast for breakfast.
As a child, my father-in-law used to have to hunt squirrels for dinner for his Cajun grandparents. They weren’t poor; it’s just something they did.
As for my grandparents who hunted and trapped, I know there was a lot of pheasant, rabbit, and deer, but now I realize I never saw squirrels on their property even though they were elsewhere. When my mom told me to stay out of the kitchen when grandma was making sausage, I just assumed it was so she could focus. Later I assumed it was because I would break into tears if I saw my yeard bunnies end up there. Now I wonder if there were squirrels too. Thanks OP 🙁
What kind of squirrels would these be?
I make a variation of those oats with eggs all the time. They are amazing. And really filling.
Gray squirrels.
I’m waiting for someone to make all this and entertain me either their vlogging
Did I miss the hominy croquettes recipe? Is it a hush puppy variation?
I don’t think the calves’ feet broth would be as good addition to gravies as the author thinks. Lemon juice, mace, and cloves are not flavors I typically like with my mashed potatoes.
So, my mom grew up in rural Vermont and ate a lot of squirrel. She said they always rolled the squirrel meat in baking soda and let it sit for a half hour to tenderize and remove some of the gameyness.
Vermont velveting.
I’ll be at the diner down the road, thanks.
I think today is a great day to fast!!! I’m good!
I like the description of the cornmeal or cornflour even though it confuses me a little bit. “Take two cups grains of gold…” Brand? Size of grind? Coarse yellow cornmeal?
Also baking powder would have been double acting? If it was single acting they would have just listened baking soda and cream of tartar as ingredients?
Stewed squirrels? Calves feet? No longer jealous of these people.