When the food of a culture survives, the culture itself continues. Our Texas Heritage celebrates the culture as well as the cuisine of the variety of groups that settled in Texas between the Civil War and World War ll. Each group has its own unique story that contributes to the rich heritage of us all.
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Dorothy McConachie has been cooking "ethnic" since her childhood days in the Danish community of Danevang, Texas, where she helped her mother knead and braid Danish pastries.
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A wonderfully presented regional 200 year culinary history.,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Our Texas Heritage: Ethnic Traditions and Recipes (Paperback)
Our Texas Heritage: Ethnic Traditions And Recipes is a truly wonderful compendium and survey of the history of Texas food culture that is the result of the combined influences and culinary legacies of thirteen unique ethnic groups ranging from early Texas settlers down to the present day. From Grandma Techa's Menudo, Dark Irish Soda Bread, and German Potato Salad, to Ukrainian Pickled Mushrooms, Kneydlakh (Matzo Balls), Kransekage (Traditional Danish Wedding Cake), and Italian Baked Eggplant, Our Texas Heritage is an outstanding testament to the rich and diverse culinary spectrum that has fed and feasted Texas for more than two hundred years.
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A Book of EXCELLENT Recipes and Stories,
By Melissa Vogan (Houston, Texas) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Our Texas Heritage: Ethnic Traditions and Recipes (Paperback)
I learned so much about my _own_ heritage by reading Ms. McConachie's book. She simplifies the recipes of our grandmothers into a form that we can all use -- and the recipes are delicious! I especially enjoyed making the Danish apple cake and the Syrian-Lebanese Meat Pies. I've tasted a bit more of Texas through this book. Whether you're a history buff, cook, or one just interested in the life and food of years past, this book is for you!
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Mozel tof, yall.,
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This review is from: Our Texas Heritage: Ethnic Traditions and Recipes (Paperback)
Chicken fried steak isn't the only yummy thing served in Texas. Ever since the Spaniards encountered the Native Americans, the opportunities in Texas have attracted people from all over the world. Many families continue to celebrate favorite traditions carried from their original homeland or culture. Our Texas Heritage includes traditional recipes, modified for today's kitchen, that are fun and simple to follow. Just as enticing are the stories and traditions the author liberally sprinkles among the recipes. Use the book as a travel resource when exploring the Texas highways. Discover the Polish and their customs in Panna Maria, the Wends in Serbin, or the Danes in Danevang. As a newcomer to Texas, I found this book a delightful way to discover the diversity of my new home.
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