1920’s Slang – People to Know

Hi folks, today we're going to take a closer look at some of the popular slang used in the 1920's to describe popular people that everyone wanted to know. Out list contains eight names - can you think of any more? Reply in the comments below.

 

1. Big Egg & Butter Man - a man with a sizeable bank account, who was able to provide for his lady.

2. Big Cheese - someone who was very important.

3. Great on the Shindig - someone who really knew his/her way around the dancefloor.

4. Jazz Hound - originally meant someone who loved to dance, but recently has taken on a more jazz-related meaning due to the growing trend of Jazz in the 1920's.

5. Bright Young Things - a term used to describe trendsetters of the 1920's.

6. Sheik - a sexy, irresistible man.

7. Thrill - someone who was consider to be popular and a good time to hand around with.

8. Jack - not a man, but money. Knowing a man with a lot of jack, would be a good thing.

 

We had some great guesses on our Fort Edmonton Park Facebook Page. Can you think of any others? Let us know.

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Roasted Sweet Potato and Leak Soup

Potato potato

Ingredients:

Servings: 4
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 4 Leaks cut and wash
  • 1 Teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon nutmeg

Directions

  1. Roast sweet potato in oven at 375 degree until golden brown
  2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan.
  3. Saute leak onion and garlic until tender.
  4. Add the sweet potato and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add the water and salt and pepper.
  6. Bring to the boil.
  7. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until sweet potatoes are very tender.
  8. Puree the soup in a blender or food processor, reserving a few chunks to stir back in for texture if desired.
  9. Finished with heavy whipping cream.
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Creamy Rice Pudding - Chef Henry Palmer

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup uncooked white rice (for creamier pudding use short or medium grain rice)
  • 2 cups milk, divided
  • 1 cup sweetened milk
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup raisins
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil.
  2. Add rice and stir.
  3. Reduce heat,cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. In another saucepan, combine the cooked rice, with 1 1/2 cups milk, sugar  and salt.
  5. Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes.
  6. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup milk, and raisins.
  7. Cook 2 minutes more, stirring constantly.
  8. Remove from heat, and stir in butter and vanilla.
  9. Serve warm

Servings: 4

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