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The Best
of My Grandmother's German Cookery:
One of the
best German cookbooks written in English. The descriptions in this cookbook
are very easy to understand and the recipes do not require an expert cook!
The 14 chapters cover, using the right spices, spreads for sandwiches,
salads, salads with cooked vegetables, soups, sauces, potatoes, breakfast
foods, vegetables, meat dishes, chicken and fish, fruit salads, purees and
other desserts, cakes, pastries, tortes and cookies. The index in the year
2000 edition is in English and German and that makes this cookbook very
unique and a must have for every household! The Bi-lingual index is a great
resource to find your long lost recipes. Written by germanmarketplace.com.
Grandmother
Ida was born in the town of Breitungen, Germany, in the year 1906.
Struggling against the harsh realities of living through both World Wars,
Grandma had to work very hard to make a good home in which to raise her son,
Hans (my father).
Times were
lean, so Grandma had to find new and creative ways to put nourishing—yet
inexpensive—meals on the table. While some of her ingredients were found
growing in nature, most of them came from her own garden. I remember her
taking me out into the forests and fields to teach me about the many
different kinds of herbs used to bring out the natural flavor in our
favorite dishes.
With both of
my parents working, Grandma was the one mostly responsible for my
upbringing. I frequently helped in the kitchen, gradually learning her
simple approach to creating healthful, delicious, and easy-to-prepare meals.
Today I'm very thankful for that opportunity. Because of years I spent in
Grandma's kitchen, I'm now able to pass her recipes and techniques on to
you.
This book
provides a broad assortment of authentic German recipes perfected by my
Grandmother Ida, and by her mother before her. They include a number of
basic German dishes, many of which you may already be familiar. I think you
will find them easy to prepare and delicious. I will also explain how to use
a variety of kitchen herbs, all easy to grow in your own garden. And,
finally, there is a "Grandma's Tip" added to each recipe to enhance your
understanding of German food preparation techniques.
I hope
you'll enjoy and treasure these recipes just as much as my friends, family,
and I have. Happy cooking!
Carmen Graves
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