The Southern Coal region of Pennsylvania is known as “Little Lithuania”. Anthracite and the industry surrounding it lured many Lithuanians in during the 1860s-1910s era. […]
Month: November 2018
Schnitz un Knepp
Schnitz und Knepp is quintessential Pennsylvania Dutch; an old recipe, the name translates to “Apples and Buttons”. The dish consists of schnitz (dried apples), ham, […]
Pa. Dutch Braised Red Cabbage
I have a very special fondness for the traditional German and Pa Dutch “sweet/sour” flavor. And since cabbage is one of my favorite vegetables, I […]
Pa. Dutch Hot Slaw
Many people are familiar with Cole Slaw – shredded cabbage topped with a dressing served cold as a side dish. It is one of those […]
Bum Stew or Bum Soup
The Coal Region has seen its share of hard times. As Anthracite coal and the accompanying industry saw a significant decline by the 1920s and […]
Pa. Dutch Hog Maw
Hog Maw = Stuffed Pig’s Stomach. Now, before you run the other way, think about eating sausage stuffed in “natural” casing. You do realize “natural […]