I have been going through old cards and letters that have been saved over the years. I opened one letter last night from a family cousin who is now deceased.
One of our family’s special memories from visiting her had to do with her hostessing practice. Every time we visited her she had a special pastry to share with us. It is called Kringle. It is a Danish pastry made famous by a bakery in her home town of Racine, Wisconsin.
I decided today that I would try to make Kringle myself. My first try did not come out that bad. It will be a treat to enjoy for supper, but I think I want to try making it with a different filling. Today I tried raisins and black walnut filling since they were on hand. Yet from our past recollections, fruit or pecan fillings are superior.
It is interesting how this dear, aged cousin formed the basis for us to associate pleasant memories with her. We still enjoy good memories from our times with her, but the Kringle is definitely one that is sweet.
What memories are you making for your family and friends? If you can’t put your finger on anything special, I recommend Kringle.
photo credit: Wenda Grabau
photo credit: Wenda Grabau
photo credit: Wenda Grabau
Mmmmm… it looks so yummy! We definitely need to find some before we move back! It’s been forever!
Yeah, if you ever get to Racine, I think they still sell it there. Remember that is the place where Rod ordered some and had it gift-mailed to us one or two Christmases.
I hope the fruit flavors work. I will try pie filling next time.
Yeah I remember. I always thought it was Racine, MN when I was younger. I often wondered why we never stopped to buy some instead of writing till Christmas every year 🙂
Really, well you live closer now. Maybe you can visit the area and find that bakery. I imagine Rod used the internet to get his order made. So you might be able to find it that way.
Good idea! I’ll have to check it out sometime. Anyway, your’s look delicious!
Thanks a bunch.