Heifer Dust
The origin of the term HeiferDust (aka Heifer Dust) was a common saying during the 1920’s to 1940’s. The term was used when someone was talking nonsense or rubbish, and the other person calls them out.
HeiferDust has also been linked to a
Spice, seasoning or a rub for meats, vegetables, etc. There are a few different recipes online. There is also a seasoning or spice company with the same name.
An example of this saying can be found on the 1969 tv series, High Chaparral in the first 45 seconds of the “Widow from red rock episode.”
Our grandfather who was born in 1899, used the term frequently in the 1970’s when all of the grandkids were being loud, he would get over stimulated and say “awe HeiferDust” then ease on out of the room to a quieter area.
HeiferDust has also been linked to a
Spice, seasoning or a rub for meats, vegetables, etc. There are a few different recipes online. There is also a seasoning or spice company with the same name.
An example of this saying can be found on the 1969 tv series, High Chaparral in the first 45 seconds of the “Widow from red rock episode.”
Our grandfather who was born in 1899, used the term frequently in the 1970’s when all of the grandkids were being loud, he would get over stimulated and say “awe HeiferDust” then ease on out of the room to a quieter area.
I make the best chili in the entire world! Someone would then reply to you by saying “that’s heifer dust!
Heifer Dust by Hi liner November 22, 2020
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