![]() And the story of who had failed to offer the food would never be forgotten. “There was a belief that a pregnant woman must be offered any food she saw - and that if this was not done, the baby would forever bear a birthmark in the color and shape of the food not offered. Polenta was used by families, and polendo was made over a fire in the forest by the men who were making charcoal. Corn ( granturco) was used to make polenta and polendo. ![]() Salami was made, and the long sausages were wound around a pole and hung from the ceiling in an unheated room. Each family raised one pig a year and used every possible part of it. ![]() Wild mushrooms and chestnuts were gathered from the forests. “Life was simpler then, but also difficult. The women and children were on their own. Many of the men from the village were in the United States working and sending back money for their families. “In the mountain village of Pretare, he lived his first 12 years. “I have been trying to write down some of my late husband’s stories from his childhood in pre-World War II Italy. Grandma Pat, “formerly of rural Roberts, Wisconsin”: “Procrastination is not a great habit to have at any age - but when one is 92, it’s a terrible idea. His family has set up a GoFundMe to help with his medical bills.” “P.S.: Please keep Justin in your thoughts as he continues his recovery from severe injuries sustained in a freakish boating accident on the St. “I know what we’re having for dinner tonight. “So, fellow devotees, the next time someone gives a slight sneer at the mention of Velveeta, you can send them to the Handsome Hog to see what real Mac ’n’ Cheese is all about. Liquid Gold, indeed! It also makes a great grilled-cheese sandwich. Heat most cheeses, and they break down into unappealing clumps and drips, while Velveeta becomes smooth and creamy. But it does not claim to be it labels itself Liquid Gold, and I agree. “I know you will say that Velveeta is not cheese, and I would give you that. We dress ours up with caramelized sweet onions, mushrooms, and ham. He does add sour cream and cottage cheese, but that’s a bit rich for me. He even makes it the same way I learned growing up, with a roux, milk, Velveeta, and seasonings, turning out a creamy sauce to pour over cooked pasta. His recipe for the Mac ’n’ Cheese served at his restaurant features Velveeta no cheddar or gruyere in sight. ![]() “Who confirmed this? None other than Justin Sutherland - celebrity chef, cookbook author, and owner of the Handsome Hog restaurant. No, I can hold my head high as I report that Velveeta has been confirmed as the main ingredient of choice for mac-and-cheese. “I am vindicated! No longer will I have to suffer the exchange of sly glances, raised eyebrows, or comments of ‘Interesting’ or ‘That’s different,’ the height of Minnesotan passive-aggressive non-statements. Ramblin’ Rose reports: “Subject: The Velveeta Vindication. ![]()
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