Guest guest Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 I have such great childhood memories of that area. City-block sized vats of chocolate, Pennsylvania Dutch meals, horse & buggies everywhere, what more could a young girl want? :^) Thanks to you both for reminding me! Peace, Maureen Erin wrote: > I want to say near Hershey (I know we went > to the park as kids), but I'm not sure. > > -Erin > www.zenpawn.com/vegblog > > > , Donnalilacflower > <thelilacflower wrote: > >> What city in Pa? My Mom was born in Altoona, Pa >> Her brother used to make these for Thanksgiving. >> Donna >> >> --- Erin <truepatriot wrote: >> >> >>> My mother's side of the family is from Pennsylvania, >>> and these pickled eggs were a common treat at >>> gatherings. >>> The longer you let them marinate, the deeper into >>> the >>> eggs gets the red coloring from the beets. They >>> were >>> good as I recall. >>> >>> -Erin >>> www.zenpawn.com/vegblog >>> >>> >>> , >>> PunkinPie68@ wrote: >>> >>>> Pennsylvania Dutch Pickled Eggs >>>> >>>> I thought I would share a traditional Easter treat >>>> >>> (at least in my >>> >>>> family it is traditional :--) ). It will surprise >>>> >>> any friend, >>> coworker >>> >>>> or member of the family you spring it on. >>>> >>>> 4 cups white vinegar >>>> 2 cups sugar >>>> 2 Tbsp. pickling spice >>>> 2 tsp. salt >>>> 2 bay leaves >>>> 2 dozen hard-boiled eggs (shelled) >>>> 2 large cans of baby beets (beetroot) drained >>>> >>>> In medium saucepan over high heat, heat the >>>> >>> vinegar, sugar, spice >>> salt >>> >>>> and bay leaves to boiling. Remove from heat; add >>>> >>> eggs and beets. >>> When >>> >>>> cool, place in a container and refrigerate. >>>> >>>> The eggs will stay edible for a couple of weeks >>>> >>> but they will start >>> to >>> >>>> get rubbery. I love the sight of someone staring >>>> >>> at their first red >>> egg. >>> >>>> VR: Nicarra RL: Lynn Alford >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> The seed is in bloom, will it meet an early doom >> or survive in a tranquil sea? >> Does it face an early end, will it find a real friend, >> should it be called humanity? >> Will creation of man bring death by his hand >> or will life be his destiny? >> The Seed - Rare earth >> >> >> >> >> > ____________________ > ______________ > >> Cheap talk? >> Check out Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. >> http://voice. >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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