Tag Archives: cranberry

Cranberries in a pie crust

Posted on November 18, 2018 by heritagerecipebox

Just in time for Thanksgiving, my neighbor organized a pie swap. Each of us baked a pie, then sliced it up and shared a sample with the other participants. For ideas, I looked through handwritten recipes from my grandmother and … Continue reading →

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Snow Blower Cocktail for Patriots Fans

Posted on February 5, 2017 by heritagerecipebox

Since I live in the capital of Patriots Nation, I could hardly pass up a chance to serve my Super Bowl crowd a locally themed cocktail to supplement our beer. I found my recipe in the St. Jean’s Book of … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Cheer

Posted on November 22, 2016 by heritagerecipebox

The cranberry, a fruit native to America, brings a welcome splash of color to the Thanksgiving table each year. My berries usually come from eastern Massachusetts, even though Wisconsin is the nation’s leading cranberry producer. Americans everywhere crave cranberries at … Continue reading →

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Cornbread for a Harsh Climate

Posted on March 6, 2016 by heritagerecipebox

In the early 1600s, the first English settlers in Massachusetts saw a “wilderness,” yet the Native Americans saw a “rich landscape” that included corn, fruits, game, and dozens of varieties of fish, The Pleasure of the Taste cookbook tells us. 

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‘Vodka Bog’ a Sweet Slog

Posted on November 22, 2015 by heritagerecipebox

Cranberries star in sauce on most Thanksgiving tables, but there’s no reason to stop there. This “Vodka Bog” punch from More Thoughts for Buffets (Institute Publishing) gets its kick and distinctive rosy hue from cranberry juice as well as cranberry liqueur.

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5 Ingredients, 5 Minutes for Cranberry Relish

Posted on November 8, 2015 by heritagerecipebox

When the English settlers arrived in Massachusetts in 1621, they found an unfamiliar, low-growing fruit: the cranberry.

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