Toni Brendel's Czech-Slovak heritage is dear to the heart of this Phillips, Wisconsin native. She continues to study and write about the culture of the Slovak people and keeps in close contact with friends and relatives in Slovakia. She is the author of Penfield's Slovak American Touches.Slovak Master Folk Artist, Sidonka Wadina, was raised in a Slovak neighborhood in Milwaukee's Menomonee River Valley. Her grandmothers who emigrated from Slovakia continued to practice the traditional arts of baking and egg decorating. At the age of three, she began to help them especially with the making of Slovak dumplings; now, after a lifetime of preparing Slovak ethnic foods, Sidonka has generously agreed to share with us cherished recipes and original illustrations.

First published in 1952 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the First Catholic Slavic Ladies Association, The Slovak-American Cookbook remains a classic collection of cultural dishes. From savory soups, sandwiches, and salads to sweet cookies, cakes, and candies, this cookbook contains the best Slovak-American recipes that the generations have to offer. Some national favorites featured are:HaluskyKlobasyStrudelFankyKolace and more!Each recipe provides a glimpse into this fascinating culinary heritage. In addition to an assortment of traditional, tried-and-true recipes, this cookbook also offers tips on entertaining, cooking, and maintaining your home. With help from The Slovak-American Cookbook, you can bring the Slovak culinary tradition to your table.

National & Regional Cuisine.

More than 350 recipes from all fifteen republics of the Soviet Union offer samples of the country's vast diversity--from the robust foods of the Baltic states, to the delicate pilafs of Azerbaijan

Slovak culture and cuisine have been touched by Hungarian, Russian, Polish, German and Czech influences. Along with the preparation of certain staples, such as potatoes, cabbage and noodles, Slovak cuisine is also noted for its pastries, rich butter and cream dishes, and pork specialities. Bryndzové haluky (noodles with goat cheese) and well-seasoned dishes like goulash are also widely enjoyed. Wine, beer and slivovica (plum brandy), and borovicka (a drink created from juniper berries) and popular beverages. Features over 100 easy-to-follow Slovak recipes.

A look into the life of Brendel's Slovak family, who settled in Price County, Wisconsin, around the turn of the century. In examining her grandmother's life, Brendel reflects a Slovak family history symbolic of many of the immigrants who came from Eastern Europe.

Slovak culture and cuisine have been touched by Hungarian, Russian, Polish, German and Czech influences. Along with the preparation of certain staples, such as potatoes, cabbage and noodles, Slovak cuisine is also noted for its pastries, rich butter and cream dishes, and pork specialities. Bryndzové haluky (noodles with goat cheese) and well-seasoned dishes like goulash are also widely enjoyed. Wine, beer and slivovica (plum brandy), and borovicka (a drink created from juniper berries) and popular beverages. Features over 100 easy-to-follow Slovak recipes.