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Stephen Block
Start with some German Easter Traditions, and celebrate that Spring is here!
| I am not Catholic but find the Catholic Easter traditions interesting in Germany . Since the Pope appointed many Germans as the Emperors of the Holy Roman Empire Catholicism has huge roots in Germany as well as becoming the laws of the land sometimes. |
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I found it interesting reading about a tradition in Germany called Gründonnerstagsuppe or Green Thursday Soup consisting of 7 or 9 green herbs, which is served on Gründonnerstag or Maundy Thursday. It is coincidence that grün means green because both Maundy and the word greinen has to do with mourning or in the case of Maundy it is also believed to come from begging.
The tradition itself is more about the green being a symbol for new life, after a long hard winter, the new green herbs give us enrichment for life.
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I have seen some recipes that call for 7 herbs and some that call for 9.
The nine has to do with and ancient tradition that it should be 3 x the divine number 3.
Some of the herbs that are used are spinach, parsley, leeks, chives, dandelion and sorrel. I have also seen Mugwort, Nettle, Watercress, Daisies and Dandelion. |
| I know that you probably are not going out into your lawn to grab some dandelions for the soup, but the greens can be very tasty.
As one German author put it According to ancient tradition, If one or the other herbs is not palpable, we may substitute, for "Traditions are like street lamps. They show the way, but only a drunkard clings to her!" (P. Werner)
All the herbs are noted for different medicinal purposes as well, and meant to help you get through the year healthy.
The leftover soup can be used as a sauce and served with hard boiled egg halves, or as a topping for asparagus. |
Children bringing in the new Spring by eating Grundonnerstagsuppe with some crusty bread, and fresh flowers on the table! |
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Get in a Pickle Book
Also a CD featuring
Step by Step recipe on how to pickle your own Corned Beef
and the pink curing salt to make it.
Although your not going to get that nice reddish color
unless you use pink curing salt
Pink Curing Salt
So I include 1 oz of this pink curing salt good for several batches of corned beef.
Get in a Pickle Book
Over 50 great pickle recipes for all
kinds of vegetables, fruit and even eggs.
View List of Recipes Here
My new book to celebrate pickling season.
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cinnamon sticks , Coriander, Dill Seed, vanilla bean, and pink curing salt
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Below are a few of the Step by Step Recipes Featured |
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Sauerbraten |
Bratwurst |
Pan fried Chicken Schnitzel |
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Apfel Strudel |
Old Fashioned Home Made Noodles |
German Potato Salad |
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Springerle |
Spätzle |
Gefulte Nudeln |
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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.
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Kitchen Tool Review
The Wooden Spoon
One of my favorite and most used kitchen tools.
I love the feel and sturdiness of a wooden spoon. I can use it in any
non-stick pan, The flat bottom is nice so you can scrape the bottom
to loosen food as it is cooking.
I don't mind paying for a good wooden spoon. I paid 12 dollars for mine
It seems like a lot for a spoon but I use it every day and I love it!
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