The Left Chapter5 days ago2 minZippy Pickle SoupZippy Pickle Soup- Adapted from a Ukrainian Pickle soup that my Dad, Greg used to make Submitted by Natalie Ingredients: -1 medium onion ...
The Left ChapterJan 151 minGood Brown Bread and Sourdough, Too w. Madame Benoît -- Vintage Cookbook TBTw. Sourdough, Whole Wheat, Wheat Germ and Cornell Bread. Last week we looked at iconic Canadian chef and and cookbook writer Madame Jehan...
The Left ChapterJan 82 minSpicy Spinach CurryBy Natalie Today we are making a spinach curry that is fiery and that makes the most of a variety of spices, chilies and peppers, as well...
The Left ChapterJan 81 minMme Benoit makes brioche, the "Bread Like No Other" -- Vintage Cookbook TBTw. True French Brioche, Cheese Brioche, Brioche Patissier and more. Iconic Canadian chef and and cookbook writer Jehane Benoît (1904-1987...
The Left ChapterJan 62 minCaribbean Style Baked Macaroni and CheeseA take on the ultimate comfort food inspired by Bajan style Macaroni pie. By Natalie Here I am doing a take on the ultimate comfort food ...
The Left ChapterDec 29, 20201 minCandido Portinari, b. December 29, 1903Brazilian Artist and Communist. Fishing - 1932 "Art workers can do a great deal to create a better and more just world. This calls for be...
The Left ChapterDec 27, 20202 minLeningrad in winter, 1978A look at some of the sights of a snowy Leningrad, 1978. This charming folder of 12 winter postcard images of Leningrad was released in 1...
The Left ChapterDec 19, 20202 minSpicy Beef, Cheese, Tomatillo & Hominy Chili Casserole Today we are going to look at making a beef and hominy chili that is then covered in cheese and baked in a casserole for a truly deliciou...
The Left ChapterDec 19, 20201 minPhil Ochs, American Folk Legend b. December 19, 1940w. Love Me, I'm a Liberal, When I'm Gone & There But For Fortune Legendary American Folk Singer Phil Ochs, born December 19, 1940 - Won't...
The Left ChapterDec 18, 20201 minThe Christmas Cookie Book -- Vintage Cookbook TBTw. Butterscotch Cutouts, Raspberry Marzipan Cookies, Sour Cream Cookies and more. Vintage Cookbook: The Christmas Cookie Book- Virginia P...
The Left ChapterDec 13, 20201 minSummer, 1959-1960, Arkady Plastov (1893-1972) USSRSummer, 1959-1960, Arkady Plastov (1893-1972) USSR Plastov, an Order of Lenin, Lenin and Stalin Prize winner was a leader of a movement t...
The Left ChapterDec 12, 20202 minFried Chicken Strips Spanish-Style w. Spicy MayoToday we are going to take a look at making Spanish-style fried chicken strips. These are crunchy and spicy with bold flavours that are p...
The Left ChapterDec 8, 20201 minRevolutionary artist Diego Rivera, b. December 8, 1886Mexican artist, muralist and leftist Diego Rivera was born December 8, 1886. His remarkable murals included famous revolutionary figures ...
The Left ChapterDec 6, 20202 minButternut Squash Pumpkin BarsBy Natalie Today we are going to look at a fall pumpkin and squash treat. Crust Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/3 cup brown ...
The Left ChapterDec 6, 20202 minPepper Goat SoupToday I am going to share a recipe that is inspired by two widely disparate dishes. This combines the spiciness and use of goat found in ...
The Left ChapterDec 4, 20201 minSoviet Life Russian Cuisine 1968 -- Vintage Cookbook TBT w. Pirozhki, Shashlik, Beef Stroganoff, Chicken Kiev and more. Vasara Restaurant, USSR 1978 In July, 1968 the English language magazine S...
The Left ChapterDec 2, 20202 minThe art of Yuri Raksha, b. December 2, 1937A look at the Soviet artist whose promise was tragically cut short when he died at age 42 in 1980. Born December 2, 1937, Soviet artist Y...
The Left ChapterNov 26, 20203 minThe art of Yuri Pimenov, People's Artist of the USSR On the anniversary of his birth (November 26, 1903) we revisit Pimenov's work through 50 of his best pieces. Yuri Pimenov, one of the gre...
The Left ChapterNov 22, 20202 minBeef Chuck Chili with Homemade Jalapeno CornbreadToday we are going to take a look at a classic style of chili with beef and vegetables that gains a wonderful texture from the addition o...
The Left ChapterNov 20, 20202 minThe Oliver: Reinventing a 1950's Colossal Salami SandwichVintage Cookbook TBT This week I am going to do something a little different for our The Left Chapter occasional "Vintage Cookbook TBT" i...