On Christmas Eve 1903, my grandma I'm sure felt those uncertanties and wondered about her trip she would take moving across the ocean to America in 9 months.

I am not sure what they ate on that New Years Eve, but I am sure the cellar and had what was left from the harvest, smoked pork of some sort, and Sauerkraut for sure.

Both of these are considered a meal that will bring good luck.

My grandma (Emma Streib) dressed and ready for her departure to America.

They also could have had Lentils and Spaetzle which is the
National Dish of the Swabian Alb that was close to where my grandma grew up. It's also where Lentils were grown
in Germany up until the mid-1900's.

I added Lentils to our New Years Eve meal, as I always thought it was
interesting that many Germans have felt lentils
were a good luck token or
"Glücksbringer" sounds like
(GLOOKs-bringa)
kind-of a silent r

They look like coins....
and when you add them to water they expand!
Hopefully our coin will in 2023 also.

My Glucksbringer display on the backdrop of my Grandmas street back in Germany.

This is part of my Financial Strategy for 2023
Lentils and cabbage for New Years Eve, 2022
Coins and Green money!
I'm not greedy, but just enough to get through the year
and enjoy a few fun things.

I wish the same for you!

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Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Ovens

Why should you buy an expensive cast iron dutch oven that
has been enameled?

The biggest purpose of the enamel in my estimation is that it won't react
to acidic foods, so it won't discolor them. You can also marinate in them, they won't rust on you.

What to Look For in an Enameled Dutch Oven?
The go to name for enameled Dutch ovens is of course Le Creuset.
It seems ridiculously expensive. WHY so much.
Well in reading it seems like their enamel is a higher quality than the cheaper ones. zz
Le Creuset is a 100 year old company in France, using the highest quality techniques
in making cast iron and enameling techniques. It is meant to last generations
and has a limited warranty against chipping of the porcelain.