A Coalcracker in the Kitchen

I call this “Build-a-Bread Pudding” because it is very adaptable — I start with what I have in the bread drawer and “build”... 

Lithuanian Kugelis If you asked 1,000 Lithuanian families for their Kugelis recipe, you more than likely would receive 1,000 different versions –... 

Although a European classic and found in Italian and French cuisines, these Florentine Cookies found their way into a Polish Cookbook as “Florentynki”... 

This recipe has been in my recipe file box for so long, it is nearly unreadable — spotted with cake batter and fingerprints and grease spots. I could... 

This is not a “recipe” in the typical  sense, but is definitely a comfort food enjoyed in the Coal Region and PA Dutch country and I felt... 

Eastern European and European roots run deep in the Anthracite region and these treats found their way into many Coal Region kitchens.  Polish naleśniki... 

This is a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch dessert. Different from Shoo Fly Pie and its bold molasses bottom layer and crunchy upper layer of crumbs, Montgomery... 

I used to dread pot-lucks and get-togethers when it was up to me to “bring dessert”; the time leading up to the event was usually hectic and... 

As a Coal Cracker and Dutchie, I grew up appreciating an elegance that can be found in simple foods. And I recycle ingredients as much as possible and... 

My Mom’s absolute favorite ice cream treat was what is known as a “CMP” here in the Coal Region and surrounding areas — a popular...