[Publib] RE: Publib Digest, Vol 36, Issue 3

[Andrea Berstler - Director]

Mary, 
Sorry, but the word sauerkraut is actually German for "sour cabbage". It is
a traditional food for many northern Europe countries including Germany and
Poland.  

Personally, I have never fried sauerkraut. (Though it's something to try - I
am sure it is very healthy :o) 
It is often cooked with pork dishes (ribs, sausages, roasts, brauts and hot
dogs.)  In many ethnic traditions, a dish of pork and sauerkraut is served
for New Year's day. It is suppose to signify good luck or a prosperous New
Year. The first cousin to sauerkraut is the Korean dish - kimchi. 

Andrea 
 
Andrea Berstler - Director 
The Village Library of Morgantown 
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Morgantown, PA 
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From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org [mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org]
On Behalf Of Mary Soucie
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 8:42 PM
To: Christopher F. Bowen; publib at webjunction.org
Subject: RE: [Publib] RE: Publib Digest, Vol 36, Issue 3

Christopher,
Hi! To answer your question--Is sauerkraut Polish?-- the answer is yes.
It is usually fried in butter and eaten with polish sausage.

Maiden name: Konieczka

Mary J. Soucie, MLIS
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