These tender, flaky kolacky cookies are my weakness. They go by a few names depending on where someone is from (kolaczki, kolachy, kolacky) and can […]
Sweet Things
Homemade Kandy Kakes
As a coal cracker, I was surrounded by the ability to enjoy just about every variety of Tastykake product out there (Tastykake bakery was based […]
Amish Peanut Butter Schmear (Spread)
In an ode to the Pennsylvania Dutch part of our heritage in the Coal Region, let me share with you a simple, 3-ingredient “schmear” (spread) […]
Polish Chrusciki
Polish Chrusciki (pronunciation: hrrooss-CHEE-kee), or “angel wings“, are a sweet crisp pastry made out of dough that has been shaped into thin twisted ribbons or “bow-tie” […]
Super Easy Apple Dumplings
Take advantage of the fall flavors of fresh apples in the Coal Region. A favorite of my Dad, my Mom used to make these for […]
Funnel Cake
In my neck of the woods, county and state fairs, block parties, carnivals and street fairs usually have at least one funnel cake vendor in […]