Growing up in the Coal Region during the ’60’s and ’70’s meant going to “markets” on a regular basis with my family during the summer […]
Appetizers & Snacks
Lebanon Bologna Rollups
I love Lebanon Bologna. It’s great on sandwiches, as is straight from the deli. I also like it pan fried until browned, then placed between two […]
Homemade Liverwurst (Leberwurst)
If you like liverwurst, you might enjoy making your own at home (you know exactly what – and how much of it – goes into […]
Zweibelkuchen ( Pa. Dutch Onion Pie)
Zweibelkuchen translates to “onion cake”/”tart” in German, but it’s also known in Pa. Dutch kitchens as “Onion Pie”. Zwiebelkuchen is related to the Black Forest region […]
Fried Chicken Livers
When I was a kid growing up in Schuylkill County in the Anthracite Coal Region, one of the rituals my family participated in was a weekly (or almost weekly) […]
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 […]