Kishka is a traditional Jewish sausage which originated in Europe and literally translates as “intestine.” This may be due to the antiquated use of intestines for the casings of sausages. These days, modern Kishka is made with synthetic casings. In this recipe’s case, a casing is not used at all. The ingredients are combined, formed … Continue reading
I apologize for my long break in posting. It really has been overwhelming dealing with the death of a family member and all the unexpected things that have to occur when that happens. The business of grief can be painful and uncomfortable, but add to that dealing with the business of death, sorting through your … Continue reading
Alternately spelled “mandel,” this recipe is for a traditional cookie also called Mandelbrot. Mandel bread is a Jewish baked good similar to biscotti in its crunchy consistency. They were popular with Askenazi Jews and rabbis in Eastern Europe due to it being durable and long lasting. There are variations including cinnamon, chocolate chips and nuts. … Continue reading
Coming to you from First National Bank (a good neighbor), here’s a 7 ingredient wheat bread. I freely admit I’m not much of a bread maker, this does seem fairly straightforward. The instructions are clear and include approximate times for the steps. Good Neighbor Wheat Bread 4 c whole wheat flour 2 c in bleached … Continue reading
The handwriting on this card is very different from the cursive on several others, so I’m guessing it was written out by a friend and shared. People used to do that sort of thing. Now we just email or text the recipes to our friends and no one knows how bad our writing is! This … Continue reading
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