An Old Fashioned Wedding Shower

Carrie Gamble — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:34:18 +0000

Nowadays when you are invited to a wedding or baby shower it is often held at a restaurant or catering hall. Considering the guest list this sometimes seems the best way to accommodate the crowd. Refreshments are served by employees of the establishment or perhaps cafeteria style. While all of this is convenient for the organizers, it is expensive and somewhat impersonal. That is why I recommend considering the option of an old fashioned wedding shower. Full Article

My Grandmother’s Old World Recipes Survive the Test of Time!

Carrie Gamble — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:58:17 +0000

It’s hard for me to believe, but April 1, 2009 marked the 100^th anniversary of my grandmother Elizabeth Rose von Hohen’s birth! When you think about 100 years going by, especially this past 100 years, it’s mind blowing to think of the changes she witnessed. As a little girl Elizabeth would take the reins of the buggy and ride down a long narrow lane to the country road which lead to the farm where she would pick up milk for her family. She took pride in the responsibility given to her at such a young age. As the oldest child in the family, Elizabeth’s responsibilities included cooking and baking as well. Imagine the average nine year old nowadays cooking for her family! Ten decades later, I am so proud to have had such a wonderful grandmother and even more proud to have the opportunity to share her recipes with you!

I am excited to include two healthy recipes in this article which have been in our family well over 100 years. Both recipes include basic ingredients and simple instructions. They are Hungarian Peasant Meal and Oatmeal Cookies, which were brought here from the old country by my great-grandmother, Anna. The Hungarian Peasant Meal is a dish I was unaware of until we started putting together our family cookbook. My mother told me it was a staple for their family back in the 1930s and 1940s because it was inexpensive. She said she has vivid memories of my grandfather putting a big lump of butter on the boiled red potatoes. He would then break off a piece of potato and take a scoop of the cottage cheese mixture and pop it into his mouth! Delicious! This is so yummy ~ you just have to try it! It is quick and extremely easy to make. In fact, this is the perfect recipe for a beginner to try. Full Article

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An Old Fashioned Wedding Shower

My Grandmother’s Old World Recipes Survive the Test of Time!