Tag Archives: Knepfla

Everlasting Yeast…

What does everlasting yeast have to do with a book about German from Russia food culture? Well, many of the Germans from Russia interviewed for this book recalled the practice of keeping “everlasting yeast” for baking bread and other dough … Continue reading

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January and the weather’s easy

The weather is easily below zero that is. As we go about our business in temperatures with wind chills of minus 47 degrees my thoughts turn to anyone dealing with livestock. Imagine having to go outdoors and punch through the … Continue reading

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Ham Bread

Seems that projects like collecting the stories and memories of elders provokes many memories in youngsters and oldsters alike. Take for instance Ham Brod (with the umlaut). Carmen gave me a folder of stuff and I decided to type it … Continue reading

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For your New Year’s Dining…

1: Pork and Sauerkraut. Not only do pork and sauerkraut taste good together, they’ll bring you good luck if eaten together on New Year’s Day, according to the Pennsylvania Dutch. The reason is that pigs are forward-thinking creatures—all four hooves … Continue reading

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Tribune story features Germans from Russia Food Culture

Thank you to the Bismarck Tribune and reporter Jenny Michael who just happened to need a story for the food page…  

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Not so Sour Krauts

Sauerkraut came to Europe via Asia, where people have been pickling cabbage for thousands of years. Because of its high vitamin C content, it was very useful in preventing scurvy and keeping people healthy throughout the winter months when no … Continue reading

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Adeline Moch, part two

TCT Adeline Moch Interview part two Here is part two of Adeline’s interview… enjoy!  

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Another video interview

It’s a Monday-Tuesday today as folks get back to routines after a long weekend. While many people were thinking about recreating, there were just as many folks planting gardens – in the wind and rain. It was not a great … Continue reading

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Kuchen for 112

Yes, it’s Easter – time to bake Kuchen. It’s also a time to share with family and friends. I love Easter. My grandmother always had something growing in her house and I have radishes and lettuce popping through the garden … Continue reading

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How do you spell buttons?

Everybody loves knephla… but there are as many ways to spell German dishes as there are ways to create German dishes… so just for fun (and because I was accused of spelling knephla incorrectly) here is a POLL. Please answer … Continue reading

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