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Era Menus

kcladyz — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 16:41:50 GMT

I thought this was neat. Wahat foods were popular threwout the decades

http://www.foodtimeline.org/fooddecades.html

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Constance2 — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 00:37:15 GMT

That is neat. As I quickly scanned through the info, I got to thinking about a dish that was served a lot in the 60s-- creamed chipped beef on toast. The more popular name used for it was s*** on a shingle. I blush to even type it, thus the asterisks. Anyone remember that dish? No one seems to serve it anymore.

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DiAnne — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 01:27:34 GMT

@Constance2 wrote:
That is neat. As I quickly scanned through the info, I got to thinking about a dish that was served a lot in the 60s-- creamed chipped beef on toast. The more popular name used for it was s*** on a shingle. I blush to even type it, thus the asterisks. Anyone remember that dish? No one seems to serve it anymore.

My Grandpa used to make that for us for lunch. Now I am hungry for it. Can you even buy smoked dried beef anymore?

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Citrine1 — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 02:18:17 GMT

@Constance2 wrote:
That is neat. As I quickly scanned through the info, I got to thinking about a dish that was served a lot in the 60s-- creamed chipped beef on toast. The more popular name used for it was s*** on a shingle. I blush to even type it, thus the asterisks. Anyone remember that dish? No one seems to serve it anymore.

I'm not a fan of SOS, but my daughter and husband love it. One of our local diners serves it -- and it seems to be a popular dish!

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Toppers — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 10:06:40 GMT

Thanks for posting the website, kcladyz. I love looking at things like this, too. I really find it fascinating!

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Constance2 — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 14:55:42 GMT

@DiAnne wrote:

@Constance2 wrote:
That is neat. As I quickly scanned through the info, I got to thinking about a dish that was served a lot in the 60s-- creamed chipped beef on toast. The more popular name used for it was s*** on a shingle. I blush to even type it, thus the asterisks. Anyone remember that dish? No one seems to serve it anymore.
My Grandpa used to make that for us for lunch. Now I am hungry for it. Can you even buy smoked dried beef anymore?

When beef wasn't available, we just used those small packets of thin, sliced ham which sell for around 60 cents at Aldi's.

I recall dried beef used to be sold in small jars. Hopefully, someone who knows may post and tell us where we can get it.

Here's a link to one recipe: http://www.food.com/recipe/chipped-beef-on-toast-98713

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momtochloe — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 16:49:26 GMT

For those that would like to try SOS without making a lot of servings, this recipe is from @Barbarainnc and it is absolutely delicious (I love it):

Low Carb SOS for One

4 oz hamburger meat browned with some chopped onion. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. Add 1 cup half and half or cream, 2 oz cream cheese. Stir and add water if needed. Add some soy sauce for color and flavor. Cook alittle and serve over fried eggs.

My dad was a Marine and made his version all the time when I was growing up. We ate it for breakfast and dinner. He served his on toast with fried eggs on top with a side of fried diced potatoes. YUM YUM!

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novamc1 — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 16:35:35 GMT

@Constance2

@DiAnne

Yes, dried chipped beef is still sold in jars and also in a plastic packet somewhere near the sausage/hot dog/bacon cured meat refrigerated section in the grocery store--can't remember exactly, but I'm pretty sure that's correct.

. About a year ago, I bought some so I could try out a recipe that was billed as an elegant chicken dish to serve to company. One of the steps involved soaking the beef for a few minutes in water to eliminate some of the extreme saltiness, then lining a casserole dish with the beef and placing other ingredients on top.

I haven't seen it in a long time but our local stores used to sell Stouffer's creamed chipped beef in the frozen dinner section.

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Constance2 — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 16:21:27 GMT

@momtochloe wrote:
For those that would like to try SOS without making a lot of servings, this recipe is from Barbarainnc and it is absolutely delicious (I love it):

Low Carb SOS for One

4 oz hamburger meat browned with some chopped onion. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. Add 1 cup half and half or cream, 2 oz cream cheese. Stir and add water if needed. Add some soy sauce for color and flavor. Cook alittle and serve over fried eggs.
My dad was a Marine and made his version all the time when I was growing up. We ate it for breakfast and dinner. He served his on toast with fried eggs on top with a side of fried diced potatoes. YUM YUM!

That sounds delicious and the salt can be adjusted or not added at all if it's a problem. I like that! Thanks for sharing.

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novamc1 — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 16:27:29 GMT

@Constance2

My previous message was edited to add that Stouffer's creamed chipped beef was once sold in the frozen food section of our local stores--it was one of its red boxed entrees. I can't recall seeing it lately, but can't say I've been looking for it, so fans of that dish might want to look there.

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Constance2 — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 16:41:16 GMT

There seems to be a problem with the website this morning. Posts are incomplete; at least mine are. Anyone else noticing these glitches?

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kcladyz — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 01:18:27 GMT

@Constance2 wrote:
That is neat. As I quickly scanned through the info, I got to thinking about a dish that was served a lot in the 60s-- creamed chipped beef on toast. The more popular name used for it was s*** on a shingle. I blush to even type it, thus the asterisks. Anyone remember that dish? No one seems to serve it anymore.

I remember that!

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kcladyz — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 01:21:25 GMT

@Constance2 wrote:
@DiAnne wrote:

@Constance2 wrote:
That is neat. As I quickly scanned through the info, I got to thinking about a dish that was served a lot in the 60s-- creamed chipped beef on toast. The more popular name used for it was s*** on a shingle. I blush to even type it, thus the asterisks. Anyone remember that dish? No one seems to serve it anymore.
My Grandpa used to make that for us for lunch. Now I am hungry for it. Can you even buy smoked dried beef anymore?
When beef wasn't available, we just used those small packets of thin, sliced ham which sell for around 60 cents at Aldi's.

I recall dried beef used to be sold in small jars. Hopefully, someone who knows may post and tell us where we can get it.

Here's a link to one recipe: http://www.food.com/recipe/chipped-beef-on-toast-98713

Stouffers still sells it.

But it reminds me of opened beef or chicken sandwiches as a kid. We ate at a local chain in Pittsburgh PA called King's and they served open faced hot roast beef sandwiches with gravy and french fries with gravy over it. so fantastic. Also kings had hot apple pie with cinnamon ice cream. LOrd god it was good

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kcladyz — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 01:27:24 GMT

@Toppers wrote:
Thanks for posting the website, kcladyz. I love looking at things like this, too. I really find it fascinating!

I have no idea how I found this. I think I was looking for mre gross 50s foods LOL

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CelticCrafter — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 11:29:08 GMT

@Citrine1 wrote:
@Constance2 wrote:
That is neat. As I quickly scanned through the info, I got to thinking about a dish that was served a lot in the 60s-- creamed chipped beef on toast. The more popular name used for it was s*** on a shingle. I blush to even type it, thus the asterisks. Anyone remember that dish? No one seems to serve it anymore.
I'm not a fan of SOS, but my daughter and husband love it. One of our local diners serves it -- and it seems to be a popular dish!

My mom used to make it all the time, it was my dads favorite dinner!

All I remember about it was that the gravy would go kind of gray looking. I never was a fan of it.

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Mothertrucker — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 00:48:58 GMT

Love creamed chipped beef! In fact, I made it this morning for breakfast, but had it over biscuits instead of toast... I like to use the Hormel beef in the jar, and my local market just went out if business and I bought all I could at about 1/3 the normal price! When I can't do that, I just use Buddig..

back inthe '60's, I can remember my mom doing the Stouffers in a chafing dish and serving it in those puff pastry patty shells at her fancy brunches!

I always thought "SOS" was made with GROUND beef, not chipped....