Pineapple Flowers

Thanks Julia for alerting the Pineapple Princesses to the delicate delights of dried pineapple flowers.

I had a go – hmmmm – my niece and culinary wiz Katrina had a go and voilà! If they tasted anywhere near as delicious as Katrina’s dehydrated mango slices they would be delectable!

They’re beautiful Katrina, thanks!

Katrina used a dehydrator but if you don’t have one here are some quirky instructions on making them in an oven.

On a less mouth-watering note, Katrina’s husband Tom recently reminded me of this hard-to-believe-anyone-even-thought-it-up recipe for a Liver Sausage Pineapple from Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook 1960s!

Mix 1 pound liver sausage with 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup mayonnaise. Shape around a jelly glass. Soften 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatine in 2 tablespoons cold water, dissolve over hot water; add 1 cup mayonnaise; chill. Frost “pineapple,” score; stud with sliced stuffed olives. Top with real pineapple top.

http://www.owlsonthetable.com/the-worst-recipe-ive-ever-met/

Why Tom was looking at the “world’s worst recipe” I don't know, but I hope he wasn’t cooking dinner that night! Anne.

Liver and Bacon Tropic Style.

Unfortunately the Liver and Bacon Tropic Style was not nearly as good as the kidneys.  First problem was the lamb’s fry, which was cryovac’ed, the only way I could buy it.  The packing changes the texture so that it is firmer than I prefer, also I think it was from an older “lamb”, it was quite large and dark coloured. Secondly, the pineapple is an afterthought and could easily be omitted.  In fact I ate it last, as dessert.  You will notice that I added some veggies as it was dinner, not breakfast, and I am keen to eat my veg quota each day. I didn’t follow the recipe closely as I think fried liver is not very appealing.  I prefer it in a gravy, which I made, with onions for flavour and texture.  However, it was quite tasty and I am sure good for me.  The iron from the liver is more easily absorbed with the vitamin C from the pineapple eaten at the same meal, Ann.

Liver and Bacon Tropic Style.

440g can Golden Circle Pineapple Pieces, required amount of lamb’s fry or sliced liver, bacon rashers, seasoned flour.

Trim bacon and fry till lightly crisp. Remove from pan and keep warm. Have liver cut in 1.5cm thick strips and rolled in seasoned flour. Cook in bacon drippings in pan. While you arrange liver and bacon on warmed serving plates, allow drained pineapple pieces to brown slightly in frying pan. Add to plates, serve hot with buttered toast.