Pennsylvania Dutch potato filling is what happens when thrifty farmhouse cooks decide that the best parts of the meal—mashed potatoes and bread stuffing—should share the same dish. Day-old bread is cubed and toasted in butter with plenty of onion, celery, and parsley, then … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Dutch Potato Filling: The Side Dish Your Holiday Table Is Missing
Groundhog Day
Traditional Pennsylvania Dutch Dandelion Greens with Hot Bacon Dressing
There’s something wonderfully old‑fashioned about pouring a warm bacon dressing over a bowl of greens and calling it dinner, especially on Groundhog Day. In Pennsylvania Dutch country, dandelion greens with hot bacon dressing were a true seasonal ritual—one of the first ways … [Read more...] about Traditional Pennsylvania Dutch Dandelion Greens with Hot Bacon Dressing
The Shocking Truth About Groundhog Day
Every February 2nd, Americans gather to watch a plump rodent supposedly predict the weather. It's charming, it's silly, and it's become a beloved tradition. But here's what most people don't know: for decades, Groundhog Day celebrations ended with the groundhog on the … [Read more...] about The Shocking Truth About Groundhog Day
Feb. 2nd is Groundhog Day: A Quirky American Tradition
Groundhog Day is an American tradition from 1887 during The Gilded Age (1870s - 1900). The superstitious observance began in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania – where Punxsutawney Phil got his name and started as a rodent meteorologist. Each year on Feb. 2, thousands of spectators … [Read more...] about Feb. 2nd is Groundhog Day: A Quirky American Tradition
