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Ancient Cultural Traditional Artisans
I want this to be a thread where we share very unique ancient "crafts" that are being kept alive by a select few in their area. Let's celebrate these hard-working makers found around the globe! I really enjoy learning about these unique processes & products that have been handed down to a select few over an unknown number…
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Pfeffernusse/Peppernut Cookies
These are a popular Christmas snacking cookie in Germany & among the Mennonite people. I know them by their Low German name. We cut ours straight across in tiny little "pillows" and didn't glaze them. These were placed out in a bowl for snacking on after having been stored in a jar. They are addictive and go very well with…
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New Year's Cookies
From one of my Mennonite books. This is a traditional fritter in many households. It is addictive and best fresh. 😀 If you have extra, they freeze well. Just heat them up & enjoy.
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Pluma Moos (fruit soup) a sweet dish
This "soup" is actually an Easter dish that accompanies the ham. We have used it as a syand alone meal or dessert at times. It's fast & easy and pretty forgiving. I like to throw in peaches, cherries & raisins with enough water to cover. That's my favorite moos. If the fruit is exceptionally sweet, I add a bit more water.…
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Traditional Cree Medicine
I found this site while looking for information on Balsam fir. The site has more information about other traditional medicines as well. You will also find a few recipes.
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Sweet Sour Pumpkin (Zucca All'agro Dolce)
Here is a Sicilian recipe that I ran across today that can make easy use of pumpkin: If you love Sicilian food or are curious, you can check the "Recipe" link in the site's menu for more.
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Traditional Easter foods
Traditionally, we have ham & kielke (egg noodles) or potatoes, a veggie, schmaunt fat (cream gravy), and pluma (plum/prune) moos (pronounced like "mouse"), which is a fruit soup of sorts (peaches, cherries, raisins, some like prunes..ick, and sometimes other fruits). The moos is thickened with cornstarch. Sometimes it has…
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Thanksgiving Recipes (Traditional American)
Please post your favorite must have traditional American Thanksgiving food recipes below! If you have a twist on an old favorite, please feel free to post that too!
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A wonderful chicken pie
Last night I cooked a baked chicken dinner. Plenty of chicken leftover, what to do for tonight’s dinner. I made Chicken Shawarma Pie, fresh garden salad and pickled radish. The pie recipe came from a wonderful middle eastern cookbook Falastin. I used puff pastry as I didn’t have filo but it still turned out pretty good,…
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Manitoba Historical Culture: Activities start Feb. 12, 2021 through April
Welcome to my province! Please feel free to explore what a few of our cultures have to offer. Voyageur, Fur Trade & Metis: There is a festival happening virtually right now (starting Feb. 12) from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada that celebrates the Voyageur & the Manitoba Metis People. The categories that might interest kids…
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A taste of Manitoba: Honey Dill Sauce
It is one of my favorite dipping sauces for chicken nuggets/strips. https://www.travelmanitoba.com/blog/honey-dill-at-home-4-ways-to-make-a-signature-manitoba-sauce
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Greek Spanakopita: Phyllo, spinach and feta
