We've had our first entry in Biscuit Baking Mix Day.Sher from What Did You Eat? posted a lovely Impossible Spinach Pie, one of my personal favorites. She also shares the fact that Bisquick, arguably the most famous of the pre-made baking mixes, was common in her mother's pantry.
Same thing at my house, even though my father was a chef. My mother used it all the time, mostly for pancakes and what she called baking powder biscuits.
The truth is, this was likely the case for most of us. Some may not care to admit it. In the 50s, 60s and even in the 70s, convenience foods reigned in many kitchens.
Biscuit mix was a staple in my cupboard in my college days, as I've said before here. I carried a full load, worked as an editor, and house sat and cat sat and was a professional note taker for money. I didn't have time for from-scratch baking, except on weekends. I think the whole "Impossible Pie" concept debuted around that time and I found it intriguing.
There were many months when, right before payday, I could not afford bread or bagels (living in downtown Madison is expensive) and baking powder biscuits saved me. I still like the way they taste. And they cost only pennies to make.
Those were good days, when anything seemed possible and accessible, and I guess I associate the taste with those feelings and aspirations. I really didn't mind not having much money because I was getting my education at a world-class university. That's something no one can ever take away from me.
Check out Sher's recipe and lovely photo. More links and recipes will trickle in over the next few days, with the bulk of links likely next Thursday.
• Update: Tanna from My Kitchen in Half Cups already has her entry ready, too. Sausage-cheese balls - makes my mouth water.
• So does Glenna's buttermilk pie, a Paula Deen recipe, at A Fridge Full of Food. I had made something very similar and loved it.
Thanks Sher, Tanna and Glenna.
I will post links now through March 15.
But wait! There's more! Writer and blogger Laura Florand has offered her perspective in today's blog post.As is the case with everything Laura does, it is a good read.
And more! Tracy at Kitchen Spark offers cakey cinnamon scones, one of my favorite scones.
9 comments:
Mimi, I love this photo -- you've elevated the "lowly" biscuit mix to something artful! I loved Sher's post and look forward to reading more recipes submitted to this fun event.
Lydia, that was my intention. Thank you for noticing and commenting!
What lovely recipes on the links Mimi, I can't wait to see more.
Anne
But wait! There's more!
I think they will be trickling in over the next week, Fun!
Thanks, Anne.
I was always very fond of Bisquick, but when I got the South Beach diet thing down, I gave away those cookbooks. Is there such a thing as a 100% whole wheat product that's similar? I've never heard of anything like that, but it's a good idea.
I am happy to see that this turned out so well for this special day-I forgot-plain and simple.I will root around to see if i can locate my recipes from the bisquick box-I know they are close by. Until then, i will enjoy reading all the entries!
Kalyn, I will be using Hodgson's Mill Insta Bake, which is whole wheat.
Jann, you actually have until March 15. Some people were going to be gone and wanted to get theirs done early.
Oh good, there's still time! I realized today that it was March 10 and thought I had missed the Bisquick Day. Maybe now I'll still be able to participate.
Wasn't Sher's dish fun? I've never made one of those Impossible Pies. She mentioned a mac & cheese one I'd like to try.
Lisa, I am about to make one of those pies, only a sweet one.(Watch this space!)
And, if this isn't weird, my husband is working on a sagging ceiling project up in our second-floor bookroom today. I moved a pile of books and found a long forgotten Bisquick Cookbook from the 1980s. I must have really liked the stuff!
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