The Blocks’ back yard was decorated with unique concrete log planters around a large goldfish pond. In the background is Grandpa’s luxuriant grape arbor, which supplied the grapes for his fall wine-making tradition, as well as a generous vegetable garden.

VEGETABLES and SIDE DISHES
Heiss Kartoffle Salat (German Hot Potato Salad)
Potato Pancakes
Hot Bacon dressing
Sauerkraut
Making Sauerkraut the“Old Country” Way
RotKohl (Sweet-sour Red Cabbage)
Green Beans, German Style
Spinach, Emma’s way
Wilted Lettuce

POTATO PANCAKES

This recipe is for Potato Pancakes.
6 large potatoes, peeled and grated
4 eggs, well beaten
2 tablespoons milk
3 TB flour
¼ tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 TB finely chopped onion (optional)

Mix all together; drop by large spoonfuls into skillet.
Sauté in hot oil till undersides are brown; turn and fry other sides.
Remove first batch onto warm plate.
Keep these in a warm oven while frying the rest of the pancakes.
Serve with applesauce-sour cream is a good garnish, too.