William Penn Life, 2001 (36. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2001-03-01 / 3. szám
It Starts With Us June 16,2001 William Penn Association and America’s Fraternal Benefit Societies, in partnership with The Points of Light Foundation, invite you to be part of the second annual JOIN HANDS DAY, Saturday, June 16, 2001. This day is dedicated to bringing youths, adults and our community groups together to plan projects for their neighborhoods. Join us as we join hands for a better tomorrow. Call 1 -877-OUR-1 DAY today for registration information. JOIN[K]&M]®§DAY it starts with us Sponsored by America’s Fraternal Benefit Societies to Partnership with The Points of Light Foundation www.joinhandsday.org Treasured Recipes itk CLf Vitmoi Love that reader mail YOU FOLKS ARE MAKING MY JOB too easy. You write me such fantastic letters, that I simply must share them with everyone-especially those containing must-try recipes. While I enjoy writing this column, it is nice to take a break once in a while. So, to you, dear readers-turned-letter-writers, I offer my sincere thanks. Now, on to your letters. First up is a reader from Ohio write: "Dear Chef Vilmos, "I've been wanting to write for the cookbooks for months. "When our grandson, Benjamin, was in the second or third grade, he took molasses cookies to school to celebrate Christmas. Each child was asked to bring something representing his heritage. Ben claimed only his Hungarian side. I went looking for the recipe so I could send it to you, because everyone always asks for it. "Ben is now in graduate school at the University of Chicago and is asking for Hungarian recipes. That's the reason I am getting the cookbooks. "I enjoy your recipes very much." Elvira Almassy Wieland Lakewood, OH Molasses Cookies (submitted by Elvira Almassy Wieland) 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup dark molasses 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 2 eggs 1 tsp. vinegar 3 cups flour salt Put molasses in pan. Bring to a boil on low heat. Add soda; when it foams remove from heat. Add vinegar. Add flour and baking powder. Drop tablespoonfuls of dough on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Sweet (as molasses) Elvira, Just reading your letter and recipe gave me two cavities. I can hardly wait to try out your molasses cookies; they sound simply yummy. Your grandson must be a fine young man. After all, he has the brains to make it through graduate school AND he loves his Hungarian heritage. Thanks so much for sharing. "Chef Vilmos, "Happy New Year to you and all the friends of William Penn. As always, I enjoy reading your articles and recipes. "A while back you were asking for 'treasured recipes.' Well, I am looking for two. My mother used to make a tomatocabbage dish that was so tasty. 1 remember her shredding the cabbage and mixing it with tomato juice or sauce and some sugar. I remember it was sweet and tangy. "The other veggie dish 1 loved so much was one with squash. Shredded squash cooked and "creamed" with sour cream. Oh, wow! This was a real treat when she made it. It also had a little special spice taste, but I do not know what it was. It seemed like a dill taste. "So, I am asking you if you are familiar with these two veggie dishes. If not, maybe someone out there is. “Thank you for listening and I hope you can help me out with some info. I am salivating at the thought of the creamed squash." Anna Pastor Cassar Scottsdale, AZ Dear Anna, How are you, my old friend? It's always nice to hear from you. I wish I could help you in your search for the two recipes you seek, but, alas, I am not familiar with either one. So, I throw out a challenge to all of my readers. They are a smart and experienced bunch of folks. I'm sure your description of the two veggie dishes will ring someone's memory bell. What do you say, dear readers? llilliam Penn Lifr. March 2001
