I can practically taste the spread put on by old Baltus Van Tassel at the fateful harvest party Ichabod Crane attends.
One thing Washington Irving was great at was describing food. Farther on he beheld great fields of Indian corn, with its golden ears peeping from their leafy coverts, and holding out the promise of cakes and hasty-pudding and the yellow pumpkins lying beneath them, turning up their fair round bellies to the sun, and giving ample prospects of the most luxurious of pies…” “On all sides he beheld vast store of apples some hanging in oppressive opulence on the trees some gathered into baskets and barrels for the market others heaped up in rich piles for the cider-press. Pumpkin pie is a thanksgiving staple in American households but it also makes a pretty great dish for Halloween and even gets a mention in that spooky seasonal classic, Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow I immediately had to make a second one as the one in the picture was instantly devoured by my kids. It’s a delicious mixture of flavors and textures. It’s a simple dish with many variations but the classic banana split is as follows 1 banana, split lengthwise, with 3 scoops of ice cream (vanilla, chocolate and strawberry), drizzled with sauces (chocolate, strawberry and/or pineapple) and topped with whipped cream, chopped peanuts and maraschino cherries. Whatever its origins, it went on to enjoy massive popularity as America entered the age of the automobile, appearing on the menus of diners, drive-ins and ice cream parlors across the country. Both Pennsylvania and Ohio lay claim to the invention of the traditional banana split as we know it (19 respectively) and even hold annual festivals in honor of the dish. The banana split dates back to the era of the 19th century soda fountain where cold drinks and ice cream were used to attract customers to pharmacies and department stores. In my book Curse of the Blood Fiends, there is at least one scene set in a 1940s diner and I really wanted to explore some of the food that might have been served at such an establishment. There is something culturally unique about them the vibrant colors, the chrome and of course, the food. I’ve always been fascinated by the American diner. You can follow him on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or check out his blog. Thorndyke, a writer of steampunk, horror, fantasy and classic pulp adventure.
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