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Good Soup
This recipe was found on a handwritten scrap of paper amongst other recipes given to us by Ruth REDDEN RUSHBY. We almost couldn’t decipher the name of the dish until we realized it was more a description than a name. It is what it says it is: “good soup.” 1 lb ground sausage1 green pepper,
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Sausage and Beef Stew
Although she died when I was very young, I was able to get this recipe that was my grandmother, Anne SCHILCHER IRELAND’s, from my Aunt Frances. This recipe makes 4 servings and will go fast! 1 lb Italian sausage, chunks or ground1 lb stew beef chunks2 green peppers, cut into small chunks4 medium potatoes, cut
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Easter Bread
This recipe was given to me by Frances MILAZZO IRELAND, and it is a super fun activity at Easter with the kids. Try making little ones and eat them together on Easter morning. Refrigerate until you are ready to eat and reheat in the microwave – but remember to crack the shells with the back
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Irish Immigrants in New York City
This is a continuation of the SCHILCHER story. To revisit the SCHILCHER history, please see our story The Bavarian Bootmaker and His Wives. Paul Schilcher and Sadie McAleer In 1901, Paul SCHILCHER married Sarah Veronica “Sadie” MCALEER, in Wilton. Sadie was born in New York City in late 1879, the youngest child of Catharine KELLEY and
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Sauerkraut
This recipe is from the kitchen of Elma Mae MILLER IREY, passed down from her time growing up with very little, and raising her children during the Great Depression.
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Instant Much-too-Easy Quiche
This recipe came to us from Ruth REDDEN RUSHBY.
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Aunt Evie’s Brickle
This recipe came from Evelyn Anne STONE and is a special treat around the holidays. Make extra and share with friends and family.
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Baked Beans for a Crowd
Carolyn OLIVER IREY FRASER is responsible for this recipe that makes baked beans seem decadent, almost fancy!
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Greek Chicken
This recipe came to us from “Nana” – Irene MARUDAS STONE. It is the family chicken recipe – and it is amazing! Learn how to make it by heart so you won’t need to revisit the recipe.
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European Immigrants in Baltimore
Arnold LaPorte (1803-1885) Arnold LAPORTE was born in Lippstadt, Prussia, in August of 1803. He was baptized Conrad Arnold on 17 September 1803 at Great Marienkirche (St. Mary’s Church) in Lippstadt, Westfalen, Prussia – son of Johann Phillip and Caroline Catharine (WINCKEL) LAPORT. Westfalen, or Westphalia in modern Germany, was a province of the Prussian
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