One of my favorite treats are potato pancakes. When I was a child these were also called by the Polish word, placki. Working in a Jewish household when I was a teenager, they were called latkes. In different nationalities they are called many things, but I simply call them delicious. I fried these potato pancakes … Continue reading Family Recipe Friday – Potato Pancakes
Blog Prompt Series
Series of blog prompts suggested by others, adopted by us.
Six Word Saturday – Giving Thanks
Giving thanks for all I have! Giving thanks to my family and ancestors for their love, courage, and fortitude. I'm also thankful for the stories they have shared. Looking back it does seem many of the best stories were told over a good meal. From the left the adults are: Stefie and Jean Mirota, James … Continue reading Six Word Saturday – Giving Thanks
Six Word Saturday – Looking at Pennsylvania Death Certificates today!
Looking at Pennsylvania Death Certificates today! Today I'm having lots of luck searching through old death certificates online. Years ago when my sister and I started doing genealogy, we had to send away for records like this, or spend time looking through microfilm at state archives. Ancestry.com has added a huge database with death certificates … Continue reading Six Word Saturday – Looking at Pennsylvania Death Certificates today!