Not much got my Mom down — except what she described as the “dreary stretch” that descended upon The Coal Region in the weeks immediately […]
Sweet Things
Shooflettes (Mini Shoofly Pies)
Nothing says “Pennsylvania Dutch” like Shoofly pie. Whether it’s the wet-bottom or dry-bottom version, you will find this iconic dessert throughout Pennsylvania Dutch country and […]
AP Cookies (Apea, Apeas, Apie)
When I was a kid growing up in the 60’s and 70’s much of my life revolved around traditions. There were several traditions that signaled […]
Glennis’ Pumpkin Custard Pie
Growing up in my Coal Region home during the 60’s and 70’s meant a house bursting at the seams with family on Thanksgiving and Christmas. […]
Michigan Rocks
Christmas in the Coal Region embraces certain generations-old traditions without which Christmas just would not be Christmas. The annual flurry of cookie-making was embraced in […]
Smooth and Creamy Rice Pudding
Growing up in the 60’s and 70’s in The Coal Region, going out to eat anywhere was a special treat. My Nana and Mom cooked […]