Author Ron Vossler's treasured memories of food, family, and fun

The faces and family images of one German Russian family

Profiles of the cooks featured in Schmeckfest
Theresa Kuntz Bachmeier
Anne Roesch Larson
Sam Brungardt
Edna Goebel Johnson
Maria Wohn Applehans
Jim and Alvina Braun Glatt
Judy Eman Teske and
      Carol Just Halverson
The Lipp family
Vi Kruckenberg Schielke
Jackie Dohn Mass
Betty Vogele Lapp

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About This Program

Vi Kruckenberg Schielke

Vi Kruckenberg Schielke of Beulah, ND whipped up a batch of Fleischkuechle for the Schmeckfest cameras. Vi's uncle was a legendary eater with a preference for this tasty meat turnover. It's reputed that he could eat 13 fleischkuechle at a sitting!

Vi is a life member of Germans from Russia Heritage Society and a family genealogist who has contributed to many articles and family history books.


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