Germans from Russia Heritage Collection, NDSU:
Dr. Timothy J. Kloberdanz, class instructor. He is a cultural anthropologist and folklorist who has published extensively on the Germans from Russia. Dr. Kloberdanz has been teaching the class since 1976.
Germans from Russia Heritage Collection, NDSU:
Guest lecturer Ron Vossler of the University of North Dakota (Grand Forks, North Dakota). His lecture topic: "Prairie Spass: Humor of the German-Russians."
Germans from Russia Heritage Collection, NDSU:
Students in the "Germans from Russia" class sample the foods before the start of Ron Vossler's lecture.
Germans from Russia Heritage Collection, NDSU:
Students in the "Germans from Russia" class sample the foods before the start of Ron Vossler's lecture.
Germans from Russia Heritage Collection, NDSU:
Pickled watermelon and pickled red beets were prepared by Darvin and Judy Hauff. The recipes are by way of the Bessarabia German colonies.
Germans from Russia Heritage Collection, NDSU:
"Käsknepfla" (Cheese Buttons or Cheese Dumplings).
Germans from Russia Heritage Collection, NDSU:
"Blachinda" (baked pumpkin turnovers), a Black Sea German favorite that may be of Rumanian origin. These pastries were prepared at a bakery in Linton, North Dakota.
Germans from Russia Heritage Collection, NDSU:
"Bratwurst" and ring bologna from the German-Russian community of Wishek, North Dakota.
Germans from Russia Heritage Collection, NDSU:
"Halupsy" (Cabbage Rolls or Pigs in the Blanket) were prepared by Verda Tschritter. The family recipe is by way of Wilhelmstal, South Russia.
Germans from Russia Heritage Collection, NDSU:
"Baska" (a traditional Easter bread). Note the antique Russian-style samovar in the background. Students are encouraged to bring artifacts to class that relate to the history and culture of the Germans from Russia.
Germans from Russia Heritage Collection, NDSU:
"Halvah" (an unusual crushed sesame seed confection made with honey and sugar). Note the chocolate ladybug candies (from Germany) at the right.
Germans from Russia Heritage Collection, NDSU:
"Kuchen" (custard cake) remains a favorite dessert among many modern-day German Russians.
Germans from Russia Heritage Collection, NDSU:
"Kuchen" (custard cake) remains a favorite dessert among many modern-day German Russians.
Germans from Russia Heritage Collection, NDSU:
A plate of blueberry "Kuchen" is cut and ready for sampling. "Kuchen" takes both traditional and modern forms: cheese, onion, apple, peach, apricot, cherry , rhubarb, kiwi!, etc.
Germans from Russia Heritage Collection, NDSU:
Besides "Kuchen," other desserts include homemade apple strudel and "Springerle" (rolled cookies made with baking ammonia).
Germans from Russia Heritage Collection, NDSU:
A big kettle of "Knepfla Supp" (dumpling soup) can be seen at right. A garden salad and "Maslinna" (olives in brine) also are shown.
Germans from Russia Heritage Collection, NDSU:
Students in the "Germans from Russia" class take a few minutes to enjoy the fruits of their labors. The rest of the fifteen-week semester is devoted to weekly lectures, class discussions, readings, and periodic written examination.