Saturday, April 2, 2016

A TO Z CHALLLENGE: LETTER B







Some of the things found in the world today actually have been around for quite some time. Here's a look at some food items that have been around since the 1800's.  Did YOU know when these items were created?



Bannock


BANNOCK: Cakes of Indian meal fried in lard.


BEEF DODGER: Corncake filled with minced beef.













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42 comments:

  1. Shonna SlaytonApril 2, 2016 at 2:20 PM

    I remember making bannock in elementary school. A memorable lesson from a smart teacher!

    @ShonnaSlayton from
    Author Shonna Slayton

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 2, 2016 at 7:17 PM

      Hi Shonna! I was visiting your website and wanted to say congratulations on the new book. I've never tasted bannock and it wasn't something offered in my high school home economics class...;~)

      I have a second blog participating in the A to Z Challenge at...http://www.kickskidsclub.blogspot.com where I showcase lesser known sea creatures.

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  2. Doreen McGettiganApril 2, 2016 at 3:07 PM

    I am not sure either of those foods sound too good but I love the sound of the story catcher! Good luck with the challenge!

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 2, 2016 at 8:09 PM

      Hi Doreen! Thank you for your kind words. I'm having fun with this challenge...

      I also have a second blog participating in the A to Z Challenge at...http://www.kickskidsclub.blogspot.com where I showcase lesser known sea creatures.

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  3. AnonymousApril 2, 2016 at 6:55 PM

    I'd like to say, "Yum." but I'm going with "Yuck!" instead.

    Love and licks,
    Cupcake

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 2, 2016 at 8:12 PM

      Hi Cupcake! My cat, Tommy, would probably agree with you...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  4. JEN GarrettApril 2, 2016 at 9:25 PM

    Hmmm, all these old foods are new to me. :) ~ JEN Garrett

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 2, 2016 at 11:15 PM

      Lol, Jen, for me as well! :~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  5. Susan Gourley/KelleyApril 2, 2016 at 11:17 PM

    I've heard of corn dodgers but never had one.

    Susan Says

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  6. Donna L MartinApril 2, 2016 at 11:21 PM

    Hi Susan and welcome to my blog! I hadn't heard of either one and just wait until you see what I have coming up for some of those harder letters of the alphabet...;~)

    Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  7. bettyApril 2, 2016 at 11:39 PM

    I haven't heard of either of these foods you mentioned; they could be interesting to try at least once :)

    good luck with the rest of the challenge!

    betty
    www.donnalmartin.com

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 3, 2016 at 6:58 AM

      Hi Betty and welcome to my blog! I'm not sure, but if I was forced to choose between the two, it wouldn't be the brannock I'd pick...;-)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  8. Yolanda RenéeApril 2, 2016 at 11:51 PM

    Not sure either is appetizing, but then again if I were hungry. :)

    Happy Second Day of the A to Z!
    Ninga Minion @YolandaRenee from
    Defending The Pen
    Parallels
    Murderous Imaginings

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 3, 2016 at 7:00 AM

      Hi Yolanda! I guess if I wete hungry enough Id try them but I'd have to be REALLY hungry...
      ;-)

      Thanks for stopping by snd come back any time!

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  9. Nilanjana BoseApril 3, 2016 at 12:43 AM

    Neither of them sound very healthy! :)

    Best wishes,
    Nilanjana
    Madly-in-Verse

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 3, 2016 at 7:02 AM

      Hi Nilanjana and welcome to my blog! Lol...I agree...;-)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  10. Sheena-kay GrahamApril 3, 2016 at 2:45 AM

    Beef Dodger sounds scrumptious.

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 3, 2016 at 7:04 AM

      Hi Sheena-kay and welcome to my blog! If I had to choose between the two I'd puck the beef dodger to try...;-)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  11. DeniseApril 3, 2016 at 7:52 AM

    I've heard of Bannock cakes which are Scottish and similar to scones. Apparently not much different from the Indian version. I think I'll stick with a more modern take on the scone.

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 3, 2016 at 11:32 AM

      Hi Denise and welcome to my blog! I'm Scots-Irish (as well as Cherokee) on my mother's side so I identified with Scottish things at an early age. Sad to say though, I've never had scones nor the bannock cakes. I guess I need to remedy that situation soon as a toast to my mother's heritage...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  12. Pat HattApril 3, 2016 at 8:10 AM

    When around a while some things just have style

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 3, 2016 at 11:34 AM

      Hi Pat and welcome to my blog! One of the things I love about the A to Z Challenge is that I take time out of my very busy schedule to visit other blogs...and learn lots of new things along the way. If I'm really lucky I pick up a new friend or two...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  13. Donna McDineApril 3, 2016 at 8:30 AM

    I have never hard of Bannock but have heard of and tried beef dodger. Great post!

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 3, 2016 at 11:35 AM

      Hi Donna! Just wait until you read some of my other entries, including what I have to post for some of the more difficult letters...lol...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  14. Alex J. CavanaughApril 3, 2016 at 2:05 PM

    I didn't even know those two dishes existed!

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 3, 2016 at 3:03 PM

      Hi Alex! Just wait to see what I discovered for X & Z...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  15. Sophie DuncanApril 3, 2016 at 3:01 PM

    I've had Bannock in Scotland, a fabulous fruit bread. I'd never heard of the Beef Dodger though :)
    Sophie
    Sophie's Thoughts & Fumbles | Wittegen Press | FB3X

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 3, 2016 at 3:04 PM

      Hi Sophie and welcome to my blog! Scotland is on my bucket list of places to visit so maybe I'll try it when I get there...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  16. cleemckenzieApril 3, 2016 at 5:45 PM

    Old in the world, but new to me! I always enjoy finding out new things, so thanks.

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 3, 2016 at 6:13 PM

      Hi and welcome to my blog! I also enjoy finding out new things which is why I LOVE visiting as many blogs as I can during the A to Z Challenge each year...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  17. RajlakshmiApril 3, 2016 at 6:03 PM

    I have never tried any of these... But would love to... I like finding out about what people used to eat in olden days. Thanks for stopping by my blog :)

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  18. Donna L MartinApril 3, 2016 at 6:16 PM

    Hi Rajlakshmi and welcome to my blog! I haven't tried either one of these but maybe one day...;~)

    Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  19. JoApril 3, 2016 at 6:46 PM

    Bannocks have been made in Scotland for many a long year. I wonder if they got it from India or the other way round.
    JO ON FOOD, LIFE AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 3, 2016 at 7:53 PM

      Hi Jo and welcome to my blog! I'm not sure, but the more people tell me about them the more I think I've got to try one...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  20. AnonymousApril 3, 2016 at 7:28 PM

    Oh my goodness, BEEF DODGER?? I have to find a recipe for that, just for the name.

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 3, 2016 at 8:18 PM

      Hi Jeri and welcome to my blog! I looked for a recipe myself but haven't been able to come across one yet...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  21. AndreaApril 3, 2016 at 8:54 PM

    Wow! I have never heard of either of these food items.

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 3, 2016 at 11:06 PM

      Hi Andrea and welcome to my blog! I hadn't heard of them either which is surprising to me because I'm both Scottish AND Native Indian...and apparently bannocks are made in both cultures...lol...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  22. KristinApril 3, 2016 at 9:27 PM

    I have heard of bannocks before but not beef dodgers. I think of bannocks as from Scotland. I never had either. Finding Eliza

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 3, 2016 at 11:07 PM

      Hi Kristin and welcome to my blog! Just wait until you see what I post for some of the other lesser used letters...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  23. AnonymousApril 9, 2016 at 3:51 PM


    Interesting! I never knew these existed! :)

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 9, 2016 at 8:59 PM

      Hi Erik! You're not alone...I never knew these existed either...lol...

      Thanks for stopping and come back any time!

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