A Coalcracker in the Kitchen

October 2, 2019

One of my favorite “Dutchie” treats is apple butter. I love the sweet and spiced flavor, and I spread it on anything I can toast […]

September 29, 2019

When my Mom cooked spaghetti, she always dumped the entire one-pound box of dry strands into the pot. Always. It did not matter if she […]

September 16, 2019

Welcome to the Coal Region of Pennsylvania. As I might have mentioned a time or two – we LOVE pierogi! We’ll stand in long lines […]

September 9, 2019

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 […]

September 6, 2019

As Sepember takes holds, the sunshine slips away earlier each day. There is a chill in the air promising the first frost is coming sooner […]

September 3, 2019

It’s summertime in the Coal Region and Pennsylvania Dutch country and the shining star of the season is sweet corn right from the field to […]

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