Mennonite Foods & Folkways From South Russia: Volume 1 [Paperback]

Norma Jost Voth (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1990

An abundant food tradition developed when Mennonites from eastern Europe settled in the Ukraine. These people, who had migrated extensively because of religious persecution and economic pressures, blended their flavorful cooking with their new neighbor's food. The result? Delectable Zwieback and Rollkuchen, Borschts of infinite variety, Peppernuts, and porzelkje. Here are 400 recipes with easy-to-follow instructions and stories that surround these foods' making and eating. "A wealth of information (not only recipes) in these almost 500 pages that are sheer pleasure to read." -Provident Book Finder

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There are more folkways than food in this meticulously researched chronicle of the Russian Mennonites. The Protestant sect, known for austerity of vision and practice, got started in the Netherlands, then spread to Russia in the 19th century and later to Canada, Paraguay and the U.S. A descendant of Ukrainian Mennonites, Voth chooses to include only 100 recipes here, but they give the reader a good sampling of the sturdy stuff that seemed to travel so well across continents: zwieback, stewed chicken with anise, pfefferminzsic cookies. She also provides details about Mennonite homes, music, education and even stove design, while surveying contemporary members of the clan about their lives, meals and customs--``If there was good weather before Easter, it was customary to do a spring cleaning before the holiday''; ``Raising flowers and vegetables has always been important in the lives of Mennonite women.'' The recipes, none of which are especially complicated, are grouped with descriptions of typical celebrations.

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"Meticulously researched chronicle of the Russia Mennonites." -Publishers Weekly

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Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: Good Books (January 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156148136X
• ISBN-13: 978-1561481361
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,098,704 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #47 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Regional & International > European > Russian

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr gut!, July 21, 2004

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K. Luce "justagirl" (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mennonite Foods & Folkways From South Russia: Volume 1 (Paperback)

Mennonite isn't just a church denomination, its a culture. I grew up Mennonite Brethren, so I grew up with much of the WONDERFUL food mentioned in this book. If you've never been to an MB potluck, you've never truly eaten. However, the recipes aren't the only things that make this book such an incredible buy. The vignettes about the culture and traditions of the Mennonite faith are a great read. They help explain what makes us so unique. (Even if many of these traditions have faded over time.) Whenever someone asks "what's a Mennonite?", this is the first book I hand them.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A trip back in time, May 20, 2009

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Donna Campbell ""book lady"" (Quesnel, B.C. Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mennonite Foods and Folkways from South Russia, Vol. 2 (Hardcover)

My father was on the last boat that came from his part of Russia in 1926. He was 11 years old and came to Manitoba and later settled in Saskatchewan,and finaly in B.C. I have grown up appreciating the Mennonite history and cooking alot of the dishes represented in this book. I really enjoyed reading the history that goes along with my heritage. A keepsake i will treasure.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mennonite Foods & Folkways from ought Russia - Book, July 11, 2011

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Karl E. Voth "Grandma Lu" (Kansas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mennonite Foods & Folkways from South Russia, Vol. 2 (Paperback)

Thank you for sending it so quickly. It was like new. I bought it for my brother, who had borrowed mine several years ago. I had gotten mine from my daughters for Christmas so I asked for it back, and when I saw this, especially at such a reasonable price, I thought - 'I'll just buy this for him'. So I'm sure he'll enjoy having his own when I mail it to him. Thank you. Luanna Voth