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Guten Tag,

I am your host
Stephen Block

I really enjoy hearing about German dishes that get an American twist on them. Like Beef on Weck in the Buffalo, NY area, and Boova Shenkel an old Pennsylvania Dutch recipe. I know that in Germany they do the same with dishes of other ethnics like Currywurst and Schnitzel Hawaii.....

I usually find out these things by happenstance and that they are such a part of certain pockets of German-Americana. Like Fleischkuekle in the Dakotas, and German Bierocks in Kansas and Nebraska. Arthur Myers told me about how they do Sauerbraten in Baltimore which they call Sour Beef and I was fascinated. They shred the meat with 2 forks instead of slicing it. and serve it with potato dumplings. So I tried it, my version that is, because I have never had the original, so I don't know how authentic it is but it sure was good!

Sour Beef and Potato Dumplings with Rotkohl (Sweet and Sour Purple Cabbage) a Baltimore, Maryland favorite , Shredded sauerbraten over potato dumplings. with thanks to Arthur Myers. Not being from Baltimore, but inspired by one of our readers; Arthur Myers, told me about this regional style of Sauerbraten and it reminded me of my love for Shredded beef, so I had to try it. This is my version and I love the versatility of the "Pulled Sauerbraten" that you can use the left overs in a sandwich or even rolled in a tortilla. This is a perfect crock pot dish as well. Come into my kitchen and make Sour Beef and Dumplings

Potato Dumplings These are made from cooked potatoes like my grandma used to make. You can also use half cooked and half raw potatoes.

Rotkohl (Sweet and Sour Purple Cabbage)

10 best places to get Sour Beef and Dumplings in Baltimore.

Barbara Haddock Taylor/Sun photographer

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In the winter apples are usually plentiful to make a nice dessert.
Just like apple pie is wholesome America, then Apfelkuchen from the Vaterland is good Wholesome German-Americana.
Kuchen is the state dessert of South Dakota I hear.

Come into my kitchen and make some Apfelkuchen
with custard and streusel topping

With step by step pictures

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Bierocks

Come into the kitchen and make some Bierocks

I order from the German Deli more frequently than ever.
I try to get in bulk to make the shipping dollars count.
Also there are sales all the time I like to take advantage of.
They are nice folks. If you don't believe me call them.
and tell them Stephen Block sent you from the German Goodies Newsletter.

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I have all of these knives,
I particularly use the middle one which has the "snub nose" shape.
It is great for dragging through a strawberry to slice it as opposed to cutting it from the top down.
Having the snub nose seems to give it more bulk to cut.

The top one is great for paring an apple or potato or segmenting an orange. The bottom one is great for getting into tight spots like through a chicken joint and hulling a tomatoes or strawberries.

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I really appreciate all of you that donate recipes, and help answer
folks requests. Most of the newsletter is based on what folks request and
what you donate. I love to research the recipe and then put it on here
for all to enjoy.

When you email the recipe to those that request please send the recipe to
me also at
stephen@kitchenproject.com

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hey stephen, gutten tag?
i expect over 25 german visitors in mid february that's about 2 weeks from now but am
still puzzled on what to prepare for them on their breakfast,lunch,afternoon tea and supper!
would u please help me and guide me on what can be good for them during there week long stay at my place for them not to be bored and feel at home?
many thanx

sebaggala09@aol.com

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  Our favorite restaurant, Berliner Bear, closed down and we are heartbroken.  My husband especially loved their rolled pork loin.  If you could come up with that receipt he would be delighted.  We both look forward to your newsletter and trying new dishes.
Patty Kump

joe.kump@yahoo.com

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Guten tag, I was wondering if you have a recipe for mehlput; it's a giant steamed yeast dumpling to break open and serve with gravy. I am polish married to a german and I am trying to keep German traditions alive. Thanks, Bernice Wahl

bernicewahl@gmail.com

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Hi Stephen,
How nice to hear from you.  I do have a question and did not even think to ask you so here goes.  I bought a Knorr Fix for 3  Roulden .  On back of package it is  for 40g.  Would you have any idea what the instructions are for this mixture?  It is all in German.  I did write to Knorr but have not gotten a response. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
 
Thank you,
  Linda

blmlv@cox.net

Alles Gute!

Stephen Block