Mozhee (aka Moshee, Moche, Mozhy among others; meaning molasses related), a hard molasses candy, is a Coal Region favorite often sold at bake sales and fundraisers. […]
Month: April 2019
Mom’s Ham Salad
This ham salad was guaranteed to make an appearance in Mom’s kitchen twice a year; after Christmas and after Easter — the two times a […]
Mom’s Homemade Easter Eggs
Throughout the Coal Region, churches and organizations turn out tens of thousands of handmade chocolate-coated candy Easter eggs in a wide variety of flavors, selling […]
Old-fashioned Oyster Stew
My Dad LOVED soup. I think he could have eaten soup every day of the week. He insisted it be served steaming hot and was notorious […]
Retro Carrot-Pineapple Salad
Dad was a “meat and potatoes” kinda guy. Mom and I, however, had no problem with veggies. Of course, the older I got, the more […]
Pennsylvania Dutch Pretzel Soup (Shdreis’l Suppee)
This is a real Pennsylvania Dutch comfort food that goes way back, is inexpensive and easy to make, warms you up and is often eaten […]