Wally, Regarding bear meat: I grew up in New England, mostly Connecticut and Rhode Island. Uncles and cousins who hunted would sometimes bring back bear meat. I always associated it with Canada, so that's probably where they went hunting those years. I could also readily get bear when I lived in Idaho, but I've never seen it in a market. If you've never had bear meat, try it if you get the opportunity. It is the sweetest, most tender meat I've ever had. I'm delighted you want the brown bread recipe! Here it is: In large bowl mix together: 2 cups graham flour, 2 cups white flour, 2 cups white corn meal, 1 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking soda, and 2 teaspoons salt. Make a well in the flour mixture and slowly mix in 1 and 1/2 cups light molasses. In a separate bowl mix together: 1 can evaporated milk (12 ounces), 1 can water (the empty milk can), and 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar. Make a well in the flour mixture again and gradually add the soured milk concoction. I use a three-pound coffee can to steam the bread in. Make sure the can is greased somewhat lightly with shortening and pour the bread in. Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Put water in a heavy pot and bring to boil. Put the can of bread in the water. It should be checked frequently to keep the water level at about 3/4 the height of the bread can. Here's the hard part: steam for 3 hours! Some of us like it plain, others slather it with butter. It's best warm from the pan but also great when it has cooled. Be sure to keep it well-wrapped after cooling as it dries out. If you try making it, let me know how you like it. My grandmother has 6 children and 20 grandchildren. Out of all of us I'm the only one who has learned her recipes, although all of them clamor for the beans and bread when we make it. It's nice to think someone else might enjoy this tradition!:-) Enjoy! Diane _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com.
