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Julie Barrett
Saturday, November 30, 2019
Here we go again with another round of silly foods for the holidays.
This year it's the Aspic Advent.
Aspic is a gelatin often made with a meat broth of some sort. Yum! Jellies were used to extend the life of meat dishes, and by 1800 or so, it was a very popular dish. (Read a history here.)
By the age of refrigeration in the last century, jellies were a sign that the cook owned a refrigerator, and had the time to prepare the dish.
While aspic is generally a savory dish, I'm adding the sweets. Because after all, this is a holiday. And what's a holiday without unidentifiable foods encased in a jiggly, wiggly substance?
The plan is to have a new dish every day through Christmas, starting tomorrow. December 1. If you've missed any, check out the
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Oh, and don't forget to hover over the pictures for more.
See you tomorrow!