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 […]
Pickled Beef Heart
While the heart is an organ, beef heart doesn’t actually qualify as organ meat. It’s a muscle, so it has a texture more similar to […]
Mom’s Homemade Easter Eggs
In the Coal Region, churches and organizations turn out tens of thousands of handmade candy Easter eggs, selling them to raise much needed funds. It […]
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 […]
Italian Easter Rice Pie (Pastiera di Riso)
Every cook has their own version of this popular pie that appears on many tables in Italian-American homes in the Coal Region where large numbers […]
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 […]
Pa. Dutch Pretzel Soup (Shdreis’l Suppee)
This is a real Pa. Dutch comfort food that goes way back, is cheap and easy to make, warms you up and is often eaten […]
No Bake Krispy Date Balls
My Mom was a homemaker/home health aid with clients in the Schuylkill County area. Many were elderly and looked forward to her visits far more […]
Easter Resurrection Rolls or Disappearing Marshmallow Rolls
Super easy to make from only 5 ingredients and absolutely yummy, many families make these rolls at Easter to “tell” the story of the resurrection […]