Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Wed 15 Apr 2009 03:28:00p, Becca told us...
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>> When I grew up, we always had relish at the table. We put it on pinto
>> beans, black-eyed peas, cooked cabbage, turnip greens, kale.
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>> Becca
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> Geez, I had forgotten about that. We did that at home when I was growing
> up, too.

One of the relishes I enjoyed, was a pear relish. We made it with pears,
bell peppers, onions, sugar, vinegar, spices. We grew the pears, onions
and peppers in the garden, so it was fresh. Making relish is not fun
when you are a kid. lol


We also had chopped onions, and a couple of jalapenos that were cut in
half, packed in a jar of vinegar and water. Using a slotted spoon, you
would add the onions to your beans, salad, potato salad or whatever, and
it would be just hot enough to flavor your food.


Growing up in the Gulf Coast of Texas, we had a strange mix of Southern
cooking, alongside German, Cajun and Mexican, but when you are a kid, it
is was all home cooking.


Becca