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This recipe came from Anna Ruhland Kieber. INGREDIENTS 2 c. brown sugar 6 tsp. vinegar 1/2 c. butter 2 eggs, separated 2 sq. chocolate 1/2 tsp. baking soda 2.5 c. flour DIRECTIONS 1. Melt chocolate and butter 2. Add enough … Continued

Fastnacht kuechles, or fasting night pastries are a delicious and decadent treat made once a year in early spring or late winter. Thanks to Marie K-E for sending in this recipe. She makes them every year prior to Lent beginning. … Continued

This was Anna Ruhland Kieber’s recipe that she received from her friend on the Cattauragus Indian Reservation, oh so many years ago.  Wish we knew more about this long time friend of the family. This makes 7 pints of delicious … Continued

TRADITIONAL BAVARIAN ANISE COOKIES This is the version Pris Kieber made. It requires anise seed. Pris learned how to make these on a visit to Bob’s family when they were still dating. Anna Ruhland Kieber was making the recipe she … Continued

MMM, NO BAKE FUDGE COOKIES This is an incredibly simple recipe from my childhood that I’ve adapted. It provides a fabulous and nearly fail-proof opportunity to introduce children to the culinary arts. In other words, invite them to make a … Continued

Another Anna Ruhland Kieber’s recipes. Pris Kieber served this every Saturday evening alongside Hamburgers or Hot dogs. It makes a big pot and the kids loved having baked bean sandwiches for lunch from the leftovers. INGREDIENTS 1 lb. dried marrowfat … Continued

This was the very first cake I ever made. I was about ten years old and believe I made it for a Girl Scout badge. We enjoyed it quite often growing up because it was a quick and easy dessert … Continued

This is Priscilla Lasecki Kieber’s recipe card for Bourbon Balls. They are a traditional holiday hit in our house, though we substitute rum (maybe the Dominican influence, eh Kat?). 3 cups (1 box) crushed vanilla wafers 1 cup powder sugar … Continued

This is a pan type of fruit cake. I made it for many years at Christmas. Pris L. Kieber’s Lebkuchen recipe — from Bob’s Mom 2 C. flour 1T. Pumpkin pie spice – mix with flour ½ t. baking soda … Continued

Mike first made this for his grandson, Galileo, when the 4 year old had covid. Galileo gave it an enthusiastic thumb up and said it was “totally good.” I’d certainly agree and it’s so warming on a chilly winter evening. … Continued