During the 125th Celebration of Henderson, the goal is to Honor the Past, Celebrate the Present and Explore the Future. Ethnic Food Demonstrations are being each month as a way to celebrate the food that is unique to the community of Henderson.
During April participants learned how to make Zwieback under the direction of Mary Ellen Pankratz and Jill Weisheit at Mary Ellen’s home. The various steps needed to make the dough, kneading the dough after it had time to rise, pinching the balls of dough and learning ways to making sure the tops didn’t fall off were demonstrated during the class. Each food participant was able to practice making two dozen zwieback and were able to take the zwieback they made home with them.
The schedule for the year is as follows: June 16, Rull Kuchen & Russian Pancakes; July 28, Green Bean Soup; August 18, Priescha; September 16, Verenika; October 13, Schnetya; November 25, Peppernuts; December 29, New Year’s Cookies.
These hands-on demonstrations cost $15 per person. Included in this cost is the cost of ingredient needed to hold the class and the instruction. In addition, participating individuals will receive the recipe used for the class, a taste test of the food prepared and any extra food that was made during the class.
Space for this event is limited to 20 people. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at the Henderson Chamber Office, at www.HendersonNE.com in the Q125 Store or on the day of the demonstration if space is available. For more information or to order your tickets, contact the Henderson Chamber at (402) 723-4228 or email hchamber@mainstaycomm.net.
Kelsey Bergen
