The
ELLIS ISLAND
COOK BOOK written by Tom Bernardin is a
loving tribute to our immigrant ancestors that is of
interest to historians and cooks and to all whose families
came through the "golden
doors" at
Ellis Island.
In giving tours of Ellis and talking with the
immigrants, Tom Bernardin became aware of how important
food was to their experience, not on a nutritional level,
but as a means of bringing with them and preserving this
part of their earlier lives. " Soon they would shed their
old clothes, learn to speak some English and reluctantly, or
not, become Americanized. but their love for their foods
from the old country was something they could not and
thankfully did not give up. The rich smells from their
kitchens surely brought a deep nostalgia for people and
places they had left behind"
This is a one of a kind collection of heartwarming stories
and authentic recipes that recall special memories of far
away lands or of dearly loved relatives. It is much more
than a recipe compilation, but a personal journey with
stories and reminiscences that will make this book your most
valuable collection.
Available from St. Mary's Genealogy Center,
211 East Mesa
Ave., Pueblo, CO. 81006 for $20 plus postage.
THE LEGEND OF SAINT NICHOLAS
is an entertaining story in verse about the Saint who was a
Bishop in Myra, Turkey in the year 300 A.D. This story is
educational and brings to life the spirit of giving and
sharing. While numerous parallels are drawn between St.
Nicholas and the famous Santa Claus legend, the author
informs her readers that the Santa Claus story is the
product of many different cultures. Still, this entertaining
book will warm the hearts of both children and adults as
they gather together to celebrate the holiday season.
The book is dedicated to all those who enjoy the element of
surprise gift-giving advocated by St. Nicholas and all
his counterparts throughout the years. Written by Bernice
Krasovec and introducing "God's Little People" created by
Mary Jane Krasovec-Davies and illustrated by Karyn
Goodendorf.
Cost of book $5.95 plus $2.05 shipping and handling from The
Children's Pictorial Legends, P.O. Box 1888, Pueblo,
CO 81002-1888. Book will be shipped immediately upon receipt
of order. If autograph by author with special message is
requested for gift-giving - include with order at no extra
charge.
SLOVENIAN HERITAGE COOK BOOK
cookbook was
created as a remembrance of the first Harvest Soup Festival
and the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of St.
Mary Church in Pueblo, Colorado. Some of the recipes
were created in the kitchens of our grandmothers and have
evolved throughout a hundred years with just a few
minor changes. The book contains
sections on Soup recipes, Slovenian Ethnic Food, Special
helps and cooking tips. We all remember the movie A
Fiddler on the Roof in which Reb Tevye introduces the
audience in the opening scene to his village and tells about
the customs and reasons behind them. His explanation is
stated in one word, "TRADITION". This is what we have tried
to hold on to...but some of the traditions have been lost,
while others evolved from the old way to new ways. One thing
remains, no matter what, traditions should be upheld and
carried on from generation to generation. Most of the
Slovenian tradition center around holidays and some of them
are brought out in the section entitled "Traditions".
The cook book may
be purchased for $10 plus $2 postage and handling from St.
Mary Slovenian Library, 211 East Mesa Ave., Pueblo, CO
81006.
For other information contact
st.marysgen@comcast.net
The
Forget Me Not
Children's books that have become popular and are
featured in the ZARJA magazine and are carried by the
Slovenian
Women's Union of America are now available at the
Gornick Slovenian Library at
211 East Mesa
Ave., Pueblo, CO 81006. They are bilingual in
English and Slovenian. One side is in English and when
turning the book over, the other side is written in
Slovenian. They are elementary school level, but because of
the translation, parents feel that they can be usable at any
level. They may be checked out at the library with a
deposit. For information concerning purchase,
contact
st.marysgen@comcast.net
or the Slovenian
Women's Union of America.
Title of books on hand:
IN THE LAND OF THE GINGERBREAD (v dezeli
meden jakov) by Jana Bauer
THE GIANT HEN (kokos velikanka) by
Desa
Muck
EMIL RABBIT (zajec emil) by Tatjana Kokalj
ANTONN'S CIRCUS (antonov cirkus) by Peter Svetina and
Damijan Stepancic
LOUISA FROM OUTER SPACE (Lojza iz vesolja) by Majda
Koreb
HOW OSCAR BECAME A DETECTIVE ) kako je Oskar postal
detektiv) by Anton Rozman Roza
A LEGEND OF THE JACK-O-LANTERN
is an entertaining story in verse about the
origin of the Jack-O-Lantern. As a Folk Tale or
Legend, the author has interwoven the symbols of Halloween
into an interesting story to inform the reader how we have
come to put lights into a Pumpkin on Halloween night and
call it a Jack-O-Lantern. Written by Bernice Krasovec and
illustrated by daughter Bernadette Head, the cost of the
book is $5.95 plus $2.05 shipping and handling from The
Children's Pictorial Legends, P.O. Box 1888, Pueblo, CO
81002-1888. The book will be shipped immediately upon
receipt of order. If autograph by author with special
message is requested, include it with the order. There is
no extra charge
