Episode 5: Grandma Minnie’s Pickles
We’re finally featuring our first grandfather on Dishing Up the Past! Though the pickle recipe was brought over from Russia by Minnie Lampcov, her son Harold has been making them for decades with his wife Barbara. In a normal year, they would can about a dozen jars of pickles, which would last the family until the following summer. But this year is different. A few months ago, Harold’s wife passed away; Grandma Barbara is not here to help out anymore. In this video, he passes the recipe onto his granddaughter Sydney in honour of her wedding. Pickles have a special significance in her relationship with fiancé Will; they were his introduction to this creative and resourceful DIY family. With the help of Will and Karen, Sydney’s mother, they hope to make one jar for every guest at their upcoming nuptials. Will they succeed?
More about the pickles and the video shoot–>
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So enjoyed watching this! I am Minnie’s great niece. I am Evelyn and izzy silvermans youngest daughter and Annie bergs granddaughter. Your grandfather looks fantastic. Wishing you all the best. What a treat to see this!
I am also Aunt Minnie’s great niece! Marion and Sol Stein’s daughter- I remember Karen- we would go skating at the Oak Park Skating Rink! You haven’t changed a bit!!! Your daughter looks just like you! Congrats on the wedding! I’m sure that everyone enjoyed the pickles!
Hi Lois and Linda, it’s so great to hear from you! One of my favorite memories from our childhood is the one christmas break when we cousins (Kathy and Shelby too) had sleepovers for what felt like a whole week, moving from one house to another every night. I’m aware that memories aren’t always accurate but most importantly I remember loving being with my cousins.
p.s. I believe my passover mandel brodt recipe is your grandmother’s (Aunt Annie) and i make it every year.