Kinda Sad, Kinda Glad

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Sad because summer is almost over and in ways, I am still waiting for it to arrive. Glad because I think I have used the AC a total of 5 days.

Yup, Labor Day, the last 'official' picnic/cookout day up here in the Northeast. this has been the oddest summer that I recall. 

But this crazy weather has not prevented us from firing up the grill and even taking our meals out on the deck to eat. These side dishes have been part of our menu for quite some time and I think they will be part of yours as well. Not your usual slaw and salad, these warm weather dishes should grace your table, be it picnic or dining room, all year long.

Fresh Butternut Salad with Cranberry Citrus Vinaigrette

This is one of those "salads" that tastes and satisfies as a hearty side dish. Wonderful flavor, filling without feeling guilty and perfectly suited for all times of year. Just a hint of protein is all this recipe needs to accomplish all this and more.

　

1 small butternut squash(about a pound)
2 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced
1/2 cup crushed walnuts, pecans or your favorite nut
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese(about a half cup)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Cranberry Citrus Vinaigrette, recipe below


Preheat oven to 350-degrees F. Cut the neck of the squash from the bulb, saving the bulb for another use. Peel the neck portion and cut in half lengthwise. Using a vegetable peeler, or mandolin if you have one, create long, thin ribbons of squash. Place ribbons in a large bowl. Cut sliced proscuitto into 2-inch segments and add to squash along with remainder of ingredients. Toss well, cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving drizzled with Cranberry Citrus Vinaigrette.

For the vinaigrette, place 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup cranberry juice, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1 teaspoon grated orange zest and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar in a blender or food processor and process until completely emulsified.

Enough for 3 servings.

　

　

Japanese Sweet Slaw

A gorgeous blend of colorful cabbage, carrots and squash and mixed into the tastiest blend of flavors you can add to coleslaw. A must serve at that final get together of the summer.

　
1(16-ounce)package shredded coleslaw mix
1/2 small butternut squash(about a pound)
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon each lime juice and apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic in oil or garlic powder

　
Cut the neck of the squash from the bulb, saving the bulb for another use. Peel the neck portion and cut in half lengthwise, using only one half of the neck and keeping other half for another time.

Slice squash into thin "half moons" and then cut them into matchsticks. Add squash to coleslaw mix in a large bowl and set aside.

Put remainder of ingredients in the bowl of a food processor or into a blender and puree on high until well blended. Pour into coleslaw and mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

　

　

Bacon Cole Slaw, Southern Style

Now who doesn't like bacon? I know it seems cliché now, but when a little smoky saltiness is added with genuine Southern sweetness of peaches, you are bound to make this for the Holiday table that will be replacing the picnic table before you know it.



1(16-ounce)package shredded coleslaw mix
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons spicy mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
Salt to taste
1 firm white peach, peeled, pitted and diced(see NOTE)
4 slices smoked bacon, crumbled


It is as easy as putting the coleslaw mix in a large bowl; set aside. Add the next 6 ingredients in another bowl and whisk very well, adding salt to taste. Add to coleslaw mix along with peach and bacon and tossing and mixing well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

NOTE: I use a white peach because it is far less 'peachy' in flavor, but is a touch sweeter. By all means, buy a regular peach if desired.

Enough for 6-8 sides.

New England Colonists, 1600-1700 Danielson-Day

Danielson

Sarg. James, settled at Block Island(Shoreham)R.I. in 1688

Plymouth Rock

Danson(or Dawson)

George was killed "near the four corners at Middleborough"(Middleberry, Connecticut) in July, 1675 during King Philips War.

　

Darling

Dennis, born about 1640 at England, was at Braintree, Mass. in 1660 before removing to Mendon, Mass. by 1677.

George, brother of the preceding, was born in England between 1615-1620. He settled at Salem, Mass. in 1647, then to Lynn in 1650 and lastly at Marblehead, Mass. in 1674.

John was born ca 1640 and was of Braintree between 1660-1670.

　

Darman

John was at Braintree pre-1644.

　

Darrow or Darrah

George was at New London, Conn. in 1676.

　

Dart

Ambrose is found at Boston in 1653.

Richard settled at New London, Conn. in 1664.

　

Darvall, Darvill or Darvell

Robert was an original proprietor of Sudbury, Mass and lived there until he died in 1662. He left no male issue.

William was a merchant at Boston in 1674.

　

Dassett

John was a freeman at Braintree in 1640.

　

John Lowell Gardiner II. Salem Waterfront

Davenport

Francis was a mariner at Boston in 1675.

Humphrey came from Barbadoes to Dorchester, Mass., removed to Hartford, Conn.. In 1667, he is found at New York.

Rev. John was the son of John, and was born at Coventry, Warwickshire, England in 1597. He went to Boston in 1637 and settled at New Haven, Conn. in 1638. He is found, finally, at Boston in 1669.

Richard came from Weymouth, Dorsetshire, England and settled at Salem in 1628.

Thomas was admitted to the church at Dorchester, Mass. in 1640.

　

Davies

Humphrey was a merchant and son of Sir John Davies. He came from London to Boston pre-1665, when he is found as a freeman at Billerica, Mass. by 1665. He was later at Woburn, Mass..

John was at Boston in 1636.

Samuel was at Boston in 1668.

　

Davis or Davies

Aaron was in Newport, R.I. in 1650 and one of the proprietors at Dartmouth, Mass. in 1694.

Anthony was at Boston when he died in 1674.

Barnabas was a tallow chandler who was born at Tewksbury, England in 1599. He settled at Cambridge in 1635.

Daniel was a freeman at Kittery, Maine in 1652.

Dolor, Dollard or Dollar was a master builder who came from Kent, England to Cambridge in 1634. He then removed to Duxbury, Mass. in 1640 and is found at Barnstable in 1643.

Edward was at Boston when he married in 1657.

Ephraim was at Haverhill, Mass. pre-1660.

Francis was the son of Philip of Wales, and was born in England in 1620. He settled at Salisbury, Mass. in 1638 and then he went to Amesbury, Mass..

George was a weaver and shop owner at Salem in 1641 and is found at Reading, Mass. by 1644.

Gershom was at Cambrridge ca 1665.

Hopewell is at Charlestown, Mass. in 1686.

Isaac was at Salem in 1637, at Beverly, Mass. in 1650 at Casco, Maine after.

James was born in England between 1583 and 1588. He was a freeman at Newbury in 1635 before removing to Haverhill, Mass. in 1640.

James was a freeman at Hampton, N.H. in 1638.

James was a mariner at Boston in 1634.

James was a tailor at Plymouth in 1639.

James was at Boston in 1647.

James was at Charlestown in 1658.

James was at Gloucester, Mass. by 1666.

James was at Scituate, Mass. in 1673 but is found at Boston shortly after.

John was a joiner at Boston in 1635.

John was at Newbury in 1641.

John is at Watertown, Mass. in 1642.

John was at York, Maine in 1652.

John was a tailor at Roxbury in 1653.

John lived at New London, Conn. between 1651-1664.

John was at Charlestown in 1668 and then went to Westerly, R.I. a year later.

John was at Lynn in 1664.

John was a yeoman who was born in 1612. He was a resident of Newbury in 1662.

John was a shoemaker and herdsman at Ipswich, Mass. in 1638. He removed to Gloucester and Ipsiwch after.

Lawrence was at Falmouth, Maine in 1662 before removing to Ipswich, then back to Falmouth by 1681.

Nathaniel was at Charlestown in 1677.

Nicholas was born in 1595 in England and was at Charlestown in 1635, removing to Woburn in 1640.

Philip came as a minor from Southampton, England to Newbury, then to Hartford. He left no male issue.

Phillip was at Plymouth in 1638 and then to Duxbury, Mass..

Richard was at Ipswich in 1642.

Richard was married at Roxbury about 1654.

Robert was born in 1608 and came to Sudbury in 1638 was a servant to Peter Noyes. He left no male issue.

Robert came to Yarmouth in 1638 and is found at Barnstable, Mass. as able to bear arms in 1643.

Samuel was at Watertown pre-1646, when he is found at Boston.

Samuel was at Groton, Mass. as early as 1662.

Samuel was at Salisbury in 1663.

Stephen was at Hartford, Conn. in 1646 and was admitted as a freeman of Conn. in 1658.

Thomas was a sawyer who came from Marlborough, Wiltshire, England in 1635. He is found at Boston that year before removing to Haverhill by 1642.

Tobias, brother of Richard, of the same town, was at Roxbury in 1647.

Tobias was a freeman at Dover, N.H. in 1666.

William owned an apothecary at Boston in 1644, then found at Springfield in 1645 and lastly at Haverhill by 1668.

William, a brother of Tobias, of Welsh descent, was born in Wales or England in 1617. He settled at Roxbury in 1635.

　

Davol

William was at Duxbury in 1640. later at Braintree in 1645, Rehoboth, Mass. in 1650 and Newport, R.I. after.

　

An old woodcut of apple picking in colonial New England

Dawes

Francis was at Boston ca 1659.

John was at Windsor, Conn. in 1647.

William was a bricklayer at Braintree in 1635 and later at Boston in 1652.

　

Dawson

Daniel was at Ipswich pre-1693.

George was a Quaker at Boston in 1679.

Robert was at New Haven, Conn. in 1677.

　

Day

Anthony was born in England in 1616 and was a minor when he came to Salem in 1630. He was at Ipswich pre-1645, when he is found as a proprietor at Gloucester, Mass.

Nathaniel was at Ipswich in 1637.

Ralph was a mason at Dedham ca 1640.

Robert was of Welsh descent who was born in Ipswich, England in 1604. He went to Cambridge in 1634 and Hartford, Conn. in 1636.

Robert was born in England in 1605 and is found at Ipswich in 1635.

Stephen was a locksmith then became America's first printer when he came to Cambridge in 1638. By 1643, he settled at Lancaster, Mass..