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Fried Green Tomato Batter Mix
Our
has soared in popularity due to its great taste and ease of use;
it is so versatile. It has a delicate blend that coats well,
enhances, yet allows the flavor of
the vegetables being cooked to
come through. This batter mix is
great for fried green tomatoes,
onion rings, zucchini, dill pickles,
eggplant, squash, okra and
mushrooms and even makes a great
tempura as well.
Clam Shell Seasonings and
Spice Blends
Lemon Pepper
Bay Leaves
Cinnamon
Whole Cloves
Curry Powder
Garlic, Granulated
Oregano, Leaf
Paprika
Parsley Flakes
Pepper, Black #12
Pepper, Black Whole
Pepper, Cayenne
Pepper, Crushed Red
Rosemary Leaves
Shrimp and Crab Boil
Cajun Seasoning
Herbs De Provence
Italian Seasoning
Chili Habanera
Western Chipotle
Thai Sesame
Lemon Thyme
Mixed Pepper and
Onion
Pacific Sesame
Mojito Lime
Blackened Cajun
Seasoning
European Seafood
Holiday Season
Cinnamon Sticks
Mulling Spice
Pumpkin Pie
Star Anise
Allspice Whole/
Ground
Ginger Ground
Mace Chip
Nutmeg Whole/
Ground
Sage Whole/Ground
Coriander Whole/
Ground
Fannie Flagg’s
WhistleStop Cafe
Cookbook
Cobbler Mix
WhistleStop Products
The Best Time-Tested
Recipes Blended From
The Finest Ingredients
Our
is
delicious, versatile and can be
prepared in as little as 5 minutes
plus baking time. This mix is
great with apples, peaches, pears
as well as cherries and berries.
It makes a great coffee cake too!
is as much fun to read as it is to use! It is full
of delightful stories and recipes from the author
of “Fried Green Tomatoes at the WhistleStop
Cafe.” (Soft Cover)
Starting Fresh
Fun and Easy Recipes
• Fun & fresh recipes for the novice or
seasoned cook
• Traditional good home cooking with
updated menus
• Words of advice from folks all over the
country... including Fannie Flagg
(Soft Cover)
Welcome to the Original
WhistleStop Cafe
Bill and Mary Jo McMichael bought the Irondale Cafe
in 1972 from Miss Bess Fortenberry, Fannie Flagg’s
Great Aunt. It sat 36 people. Over the years word
spread of the delicious home cooking at the little cafe next to the tracks in
old Irondale, Alabama. They expanded to a capacity of over 220 with lines out
the door. In 1986 Fannie’s novel “Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop
Cafe” came out, the cafe became know as the Original WhistleStop Cafe. The
McMichael Family developed the now famous line of delicious mixes and
seasoning in 1993 that are now sold in some chains and to over 2000
independents grocers and markets in 48 states. We get compliments from
satisfied customers from all over the country. Hope you enjoy!
The Irondale Cafe
Original WhistleStop
Cookbook, by Mary Jo Smith
McMichael, tells the story of the original
WhistleStop Cafe and offers time-tested
recipes served for over 70 years. It
includes: • Cafe History • Photos • Prep
Tips • Substitutions • Cooking Tips &
Hints • Low Fat & Sugar Substitutes •
Herbs & Spices for Seasoning • Tips for Healthier Eating •
Weights & Measures • Equivalents • Pan Sizes
Coming soon! Cooking videos demonstrating ways to use
WhistleStop products, and many of the great Recipes found in
our Cookbooks and blog. Simply go to our website home page
and click on WhistleStop Cooking with Bill and Sandi. Tour
our website and blog; www. whistlestopcafe.com.
We invite you to visit Bill and Sandi’s WhistleStop Cooking
blog. All about great food, family, and fun. Travel tips as well.
Our
Onion Rings Batter Mix was developed
for onion ring connoisseurs who
appreciate the flavor of onions
balanced with a delicate blend of
spice. It works great as well with
mushrooms, zucchini, and other
vegetables, and can be used as a
spicy tempura. Great with onion
blossoms too!
Seafood Batter Mix
Our
is the Best! We’ve actually
received calls and letters from commercial fishermen and chefs who
say our seafood batter is the best
they’ve ever used. It’s great with
your favorite baked or fried fish,
as well as shrimp, scallops,
oysters and crab claws.
Chicken Batter Mix
Our
has become a year round
favorite. Two moms have actually called and told us their
children will not eat chicken any
other way! Our batter is zesty with
just the right amount of spice. It
is also great for country fried
steak and makes great steak fries
as well. Cut wedges to size, then
soak in buttermilk. Batter well
and fry ’em up - awesome!
Please support your
local independent, mom
and pop and hometown
grocer or market.
Apple Crisp Mix
Our
receives many customer
accolades. This mix is so very easy
to use, but more importantly, it
has one of the best flavors of any
dessert product on the market
today. We use a special blended
sugar with our Recipe and we
found it to be excellent with
apples, peaches, pears, berries
and even pineapples. Yum!
You’ll love it.
Our new Original WhistleStop
is “simply the best!” It
adds a rich, gourmet taste to your favorite
entrees; and it enhances meat, seafood
and poultry dishes, making them especially
tender and juicy. The savory flavor is also
great for vegetables, soups and mushrooms;
and it does not contain MSG.
Marinade
4 Blends
• TUSCANY • FLORENTINE
• ROSEMARY GARLIC • MEDITERRANEAN
Hush Puppy Batter
Mix makes great hush puppies,
with directions on how to make
variations on this Southern
delight.
Grill It adds zest to meats cooked on or off
the grill. The robust chargrill flavor is so versatile
it will become a dinner table fixture! Use as a rub
or shake on during cooking. Great for potatoes,
salads and vegetables.
Chili Starter
Our
makes a delicious pot of chili.
Sear wth meat, throw in your
favorite beans and tomatoes,
and cook. Use a spoonful
in stews and soups for
extra flavor!
Four delicious spice blends in one bottle. Awesome
for seasoning your favorite dishes... salads, bread
dip, pizza, veggies, and pasta. Make your own salad
dressings – recipes on line.
Mr. French Fry
For a tasty change of pace, sprinkle on baked
potatoes, broccoli and other vegetables. It’s
also great on popcorn! Apply after cooking.
You’ll love it!
Find out what’s new at WhistleStop. Cooking demos, great recipes, even some home projects and travel tips.
Visit our website at www. whistlestopcafe.com, and join Bill & Sandi at whistlestopcooking.blogspot.com
Our
Onion Rings Batter Mix was developed
for onion ring connoisseurs who
appreciate the flavor of onions
balanced with a delicate blend of
spice. It works great as well with
mushrooms, zucchini, and other
vegetables, and can be used as a
spicy tempura. Great with onion
blossoms too!
Seafood Batter Mix
Our
is the Best! We’ve actually
received calls and letters from commercial fishermen and chefs who
say our seafood batter is the best
they’ve ever used. It’s great with
your favorite baked or fried fish, as
well as shrimp, scallops, oysters
and crab claws.
Chicken Batter Mix
Our
has become a year round
favorite. Two moms have actually called and told us their
children will not eat chicken any
other way! Our batter is zesty with
just the right amount of spice. It
is also great for country fried
steak and makes great steak fries
as well. Cut wedges to size, then
soak in buttermilk. Batter well
and fry ’em up - awesome!
Please support your
local independent, mom
and pop and hometown
grocer or market.
Apple Crisp Mix
Our
receives many customer
accolades. This mix is so very easy
to use, but more importantly, it
has one of the best flavors of any
dessert product on the market
today. We use a special blended
sugar with our Recipe and we
found it to be excellent with
apples, peaches, pears, berries
and even pineapples. Yum!
You’ll love it.
Our new Original WhistleStop
is “simply the best!” It
adds a rich, gourmet taste to your favorite
entrees; and it enhances meat, seafood
and poultry dishes, making them especially
tender and juicy. The savory flavor is also
great for vegetables, soups and mushrooms;
and it does not contain MSG.
Marinade
4 Blends
• TUSCANY • FLORENTINE
• ROSEMARY GARLIC • MEDITERRANEAN
Hush Puppy Batter
Mix makes great hush puppies,
with directions on how to make
variations on this Southern
delight.
Grill It adds zest to meats cooked on or off
the grill. The robust chargrill flavor is so versatile
it will become a dinner table fixture! Use as a rub
or shake on during cooking. Great for potatoes,
salads and vegetables.
Chili Starter
Our
makes a delicious pot of chili.
Sear wth meat, throw in your
favorite beans and tomatoes,
and cook. Use a spoonful
in stews and soups for
extra flavor!
Four delicious spice blends in one bottle. Awesome
for seasoning your favorite dishes... salads, bread
dip, pizza, veggies, and pasta. Make your own salad
dressings – recipes on line.
Mr. French Fry
For a tasty change of pace, sprinkle on baked
potatoes, broccoli and other vegetables. It’s
also great on popcorn! Apply after cooking.
You’ll love it!
Find out what’s new at WhistleStop. Cooking demos, great recipes, even some home projects and travel tips.
Visit our website at www. whistlestopcafe.com, and join Bill & Sandi at whistlestopcooking.blogspot.com
Fried Green Tomato Batter Mix
Our
has soared in popularity due to its great taste and ease of use;
it is so versatile. It has a delicate blend that coats well,
enhances, yet allows the flavor of
the vegetables being cooked to
come through. This batter mix is
great for fried green tomatoes,
onion rings, zucchini, dill pickles,
eggplant, squash, okra and
mushrooms and even makes a great
tempura as well.
Clam Shell Seasonings and
Spice Blends
Lemon Pepper
Bay Leaves
Cinnamon
Whole Cloves
Curry Powder
Garlic, Granulated
Oregano, Leaf
Paprika
Parsley Flakes
Pepper, Black #12
Pepper, Black Whole
Pepper, Cayenne
Pepper, Crushed Red
Rosemary Leaves
Shrimp and Crab Boil
Cajun Seasoning
Herbs De Provence
Italian Seasoning
Chili Habanera
Western Chipotle
Thai Sesame
Lemon Thyme
Mixed Pepper and
Onion
Pacific Sesame
Mojito Lime
Blackened Cajun
Seasoning
European Seafood
Holiday Season
Cinnamon Sticks
Mulling Spice
Pumpkin Pie
Star Anise
Allspice Whole/
Ground
Ginger Ground
Mace Chip
Nutmeg Whole/
Ground
Sage Whole/Ground
Coriander Whole/
Ground
Fannie Flagg’s
WhistleStop Cafe
Cookbook
Cobbler Mix
WhistleStop Products
The Best Time-Tested
Recipes Blended From
The Finest Ingredients
Our
is
delicious, versatile and can be
prepared in as little as 5 minutes
plus baking time. This mix is
great with apples, peaches, pears
as well as cherries and berries.
It makes a great coffee cake too!
is as much fun to read as it is to use! It is full
of delightful stories and recipes from the author
of “Fried Green Tomatoes at the WhistleStop
Cafe.” (Soft Cover)
Starting Fresh
Fun and Easy Recipes
• Fun & fresh recipes for the novice or
seasoned cook
• Traditional good home cooking with
updated menus
• Words of advice from folks all over the
country... including Fannie Flagg
(Soft Cover)
Welcome to the Original
WhistleStop Cafe
Bill and Mary Jo McMichael bought the Irondale Cafe
in 1972 from Miss Bess Fortenberry, Fannie Flagg’s
Great Aunt. It sat 36 people. Over the years word
spread of the delicious home cooking at the little cafe next to the tracks in
old Irondale, Alabama. They expanded to a capacity of over 220 with lines out
the door. In 1986 Fannie’s novel “Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop
Cafe” came out, the cafe became know as the Original WhistleStop Cafe. The
McMichael Family developed the now famous line of delicious mixes and
seasoning in 1993 that are now sold in some chains and to over 2000
independents grocers and markets in 48 states. We get compliments from
satisfied customers from all over the country. Hope you enjoy!
The Irondale Cafe
Original WhistleStop
Cookbook, by Mary Jo Smith
McMichael, tells the story of the original
WhistleStop Cafe and offers time-tested
recipes served for over 70 years. It
includes: • Cafe History • Photos • Prep
Tips • Substitutions • Cooking Tips &
Hints • Low Fat & Sugar Substitutes •
Herbs & Spices for Seasoning • Tips for Healthier Eating •
Weights & Measures • Equivalents • Pan Sizes
Coming soon! Cooking videos demonstrating ways to use
WhistleStop products, and many of the great Recipes found in
our Cookbooks and blog. Simply go to our website home page
and click on WhistleStop Cooking with Bill and Sandi. Tour
our website and blog; www. whistlestopcafe.com.
We invite you to visit Bill and Sandi’s WhistleStop Cooking
blog. All about great food, family, and fun. Travel tips as well.
Cooking Tips & Recipe Variations
FRIED GREEN TOMATO BATTER
Also great on mushrooms, shrimp and more. Try
frying dill pickles for a fun twist. For thinner
batter add slightly more water and for thicker
batter use less water.
Green Tomatoes with Feta Cheese – Select small
firm green tomatoes. Prepare according to
directions. After cooking, place on a paper towel
to drain excess fat. Sprinkle with crumbled feta
cheese (while hot).
Bacon Lettuce Green Tomato – Make a BLT
using Fried Green Tomatoes. We like it with
lightly toasted sourdough bread and light mayo.
Tomatoes with Dip, Sauce or Gravy – Dip: 1/2 cup
ranch dressing with 1 to 2 Tbs. Tobasco, Stir. Or,
serve with your favorite gravy. Sawmill gravy is
great. Or, try with your favorite sauce or dip.
Corn Dogs – Place a wooden skewer in the
center of the hotdog, running it through more
than half way. Using the Fried Green Tomato
batter, coat each hot dog generously with thick
batter. Fry until golden (for thick batter use
less water).
Eggplant Parmesan – Grate or sprinkle
parmesan into mix. Sprinkle more parmesan on
top after frying if you like.
makes a delightful topping for pies. Its special
blended sugar is the secret.
Sweet Potatoes – Slice sweet potatoes approx 1/4
inch slices. Lay evenly into baking dish. Prepare
crisp according to directions. Spread over
potatoes. Bake @ 350° for 40-45 min. (You may
add some marshmallows on top while cooking if
you like. Add the last 10 minutes.)
Bananas Foster-style – Slice banana into ovals.
In a saucepan melt 1 stick of butter, add 1/2 bag
apple crisp, and 1 Tbs sugar, stirring to blend.
Add 1/2 cup water, stirring well over low heat
(more or less water to reach desired
consistency). Add banana slices. At the last
minute add 1/4 cup dark rum. Simmer to blend
flavors. Pour hot and steaming over ice cream.
Caramel Apples – Cover your baked apple crisp
with a drizzle of caramel ice cream topping.
Apple Crumble Pie – Top an apple pie with apple
crisp for a special treat, bake as usual.
GRILL-IT
This spice blend adds a unique flavor of ‘just off
the grill’ to any food. It can be used as a rub on
any cut of meat, or sprinkled on fish for a light
blackening. It can also be used as a sprinkle on
popcorn, baked potatoes, or scrambled eggs. Use
it as a cooking spice in soups and stews to add a
grilled flavor. Keep it on the kitchen table for
everyday use.
Red Eye Roast – Coat a 3-4 pound roast with
Grill-it, then brown all sides in a heavy skillet.
Lower heat and add 2 cups left over strong coffee
and 2 cups water. Cover and cook 4-5 hours
until done.
Corn on the Cob – Cook ears of corn until done.
Butter, sprinkle Grill-It generously for grilled
corn flavor.
COBBLER
We have found this mix to be so versatile. It can
be used to make a delicious dessert and can also
be used as a topping. Baking time may vary with
fruits or desired texture.
As a topping – Mix 1/3 bag of mix with 2 Tbs
butter, mix to crumbly texture, and spoon over
baked beans, pies, or souffle.
Breakfast Spoon Bread – Using a box of Cobbler
mix, combine 1/4 cup melted butter, 1 small can
crushed pineapple, and 2 eggs. Stir together.
ONION RINGS BATTER
Pour into a small loaf pan. Bake @ 350° for
30-35 min. Scoop out with a spoon. My Favorite: This wonderful batter is great not only on
Melt cheddar cheese on top (after cooking).
onions, but on other veggies as well. It is similar
to the Fried Green Tomato Batter, but with
APPLE CRISP
spices added. Makes great fried okra.
We receive raves from everyone who tries this
Try it with any veggies; even bite sized blocks of
Apple Crisp. A scoop of ice cream with a warm
crisp makes the perfect dessert. Try a mixture of cheese or olives.
apples and pineapple or berries. This crisp also
Awesome Onions – Take a medium sized onion,
slice through from the stem to the root – leaving
1/2 inch at the bottom. Cut around the onion like
slicing a pie. Soak the sliced onion in ice water
for 30 minutes to open the petals. Batter the
onion allowing the batter to soak in between the
petals. Fry in a pot of hot oil that is deep enough
to cover the onion. Serve with a spicy dip.
Baked Onion Rings – Prepare onion rings and
batter according to box directions. Place on a
greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350° for 15-20
minutes.
Fried Cheese – Cut small blocks of a firm
cheese. Coat with batter and fry quickly in hot
oil. Cool before serving.
CHICKEN BATTER
This batter was perfected and brought to you to
help you make perfect fried chicken Every Time.
This batter makes the perfect crust for frying. It
can also be used for baking when you want a
lighter ‘fried chicken’ flavor. Kids love it on
chicken fingers, or popcorn shrimp.
Chicken Fried Steak – Bread individual servings
of ground round with batter. Pan fry or bake in
the oven until golden. Serve with mashed
potatoes and gravy for a southern treat.
Home Fries – Slice potatoes into wedges, soak in
buttermilk and batter according to directions.
Pan fry until golden.
Popcorn Shrimp – For a milder crust, coat small
shrimp with Chicken Batter. The kids will scoop
them up!
WHISTLESTOP MARINADE
We have been told that our marinade is the best
on the market. It enhances flavors… without
using MSG. You may add a little to soups and
stews. It is also an excellent tenderizer for a less
expensive cut of meat. Great with chicken,
steaks, chops, and ribs. For fish, use the
marinade for 30 minutes or less. Vegetables are
great when marinated and grilled.
Salmon with Marinated Vegetables – Sprinkle
salmon steaks with Grill-it. Add fresh
mushrooms and slices of onion. Pour in 1/3 cup
WhistleStop Marinade. Add 1/3 cup Italian
dressing. Let sit 10-20 minutes. Place in the
oven @ 350° and bake until fish is flaky. Serve
with rice and use the juice as a thin gravy.
WhistleStop Pot Roast – Marinate a large roast
in a Ziploc bag. Rub roast with Grill-it. In a
crock-pot or dutch oven, place roast with 1/3 cup
marinade. Add potatoes, onions and carrots to
the pot. Cook until done.
Roasted Onions – Clean large sweet onions, but
don’t peel them. Cut out the stalk end, leaving
an opening the size of a dime. Pour 1 tsp of
marinade into each. Bake @ 350° for 45-50 min.
Pork Tenderloin – Marinate tenderloin in a large
Ziploc bag overnight. Wrap meat in foil. Grill for
about 20 minutes. Unwrap and place directly on
the grill for another 10-15 minutes. Allow 10
minutes before slicing and serving.
SEAFOOD BATTER
This versatile batter can be used wet or dry.
Down Under Coconut Shrimp – Mix coconut
flakes in with our dry batter in a dish. Dip large
shrimp in egg mixture, then in the coconut/
batter mixture. Cook until golden.
Baked Tilapia – Dip fillets first into egg mixture
then batter to coat. Place fish on a cookie sheet
coated with non-stick spray. Bake @ 400° until
done.
Trout Almondine – Batter fish fillets and place
on a cookie sheet, skin side down. Top with
sliced almonds. Bake @ 400° until done.
Fried Crab Claws – Rinse crab claws and pat dry.
Batter individually and fry.
CHILI STARTER
Our Chili Starter has gotten rave reviews. You
can use ground beef, chicken, or ground turkey.
I like to add slightly more ingredients than
directed. We like to mix beans. Our favorites are
black beans, red beans, chili beans, and white
beans. (We recommend not pre-seasoned.) We
also use stewed and diced tomatoes. Our favorite
batch is 3lb ground turkey, 50oz beans, 50oz
tomatoes and of course our chili starter. Our
7oz pouch makes a bunch of Chili, so if you like
just use 1/2 bag, seal and put in fridge. We like to
put leftover chili in freezer bags, bag up meal
size portions and freeze... Enjoy! Note: Use a
pinch or two of Chili starter with stew or soups.