Month: June 2021

May 5, 1952 : On Fridays There Is Dancing

The above photo is of Otto. Taken when he was 16, likely in Austria. Peoria, May 5, 1952 Dear Elisabeth, Although I didn’t get an answer to my last letter,  I want to write back again. I assume that the letter to Wisconsin was addressed to you, but now I […]

Nasi Lemak (Week 72, Malaysia)

This recipe is a part of my Global Vegan Challenge where each week I research and develop a recipe from a different country in the world. Many of these recipes are veganized based off their omnivore counterparts. While not all of these recipes are a one for one what you’ll find in […]

April 26, 1952: Searching for Work

This feature photo depicts my grandfather Otto (left) and granduncle Hermann (right). Mason City April 26, 1952 My dear Elis! I received your letter with great joy, but since I came home first today I couldn’t answer you right away. But now it has come to the point where my […]

Schnitzel (Week 71, Germany)

This recipe is a part of my Global Vegan Challenge where each week I research and develop a recipe from a different country in the world. Many of these recipes are veganized based off their omnivore counterparts. While not all of these recipes are a one for one what you’ll find in […]

April 21, 1952 : A Photo

Crestline April 21, 1952 Dear Otto, I got your letter from the post office today, I’m so happy, just like I am with every letter I receive from you. I’d like to apologize, since (because) you forgot the previous week, but you already made it a little difficult for me. […]

April 16th 1952 : School Troubles

The above photo is of my grandmother, her two brothers, and father. Taken in the US. April 16th 1952 Crestline, April 16th 1952 Dear Otto, I must write to you again out of sheer boredom and nostalgia, in spite of not receiving an answer to my Easter card yet. I’m […]

April 10, 1952 : Back to School

So — this blog blew up a bit after sharing with the Donauschwaben groups. Welcome new followers! I see many of you have signed up to get notified when a new post goes live. For those of you who are new to my blog my primary focus is veganizing global […]