The Big Apple

Above, a plaque remaining from the Big Apple Night Club at west 135th Street and Seventh Avenue in Harlem.

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Above, Big Apple Corner at 54th Street and Broadway in Manhattan.

Above, John J. Fitz Gerald, from the Oct. 17, 1931, Turf Play, p. 7.

Listen to Robert Emmerich introduce The Big Apple, a hit song from 1937. Music written by Bob and performed by Tommy Dorsey's Clambake Seven with Bob on piano. Lyrics written by Buddy Bernier and sung by Edythe Wright. Audio provided by Dorothy Emmerich.

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Entry from May 15, 2008

Texas Hot Peanuts

This appears to be the only recipe for Texas Hot Peanuts, duplicated many times on the web. Entry in progress—B.P.

12 December 1984, Paris (TX) News, pg. 1C, col. 2:
TEXAS HOT PEANUTS
1 pound shelled raw peanuts
1/4 cup peanut oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Place peanuts in shallow roasting pan; pour peanut oil over peanuts, stir to coat. Roast to 350 degrees F. for 35 minutes, stirring twice. Drain, combine remaining ingredients; roll peanuts in spices, coating well.

Posted by Barry Popik
Texas (Lone Star State Dictionary) • (0) Comments • Thursday, May 15, 2008 • Permalink