A Thick, Fluffy Pancake Recipe from ‘Budmo! Recipes from a Ukrainian Kitchen’ 🌻 Also: Irma Rombauer’s 145th Birthday and a preview of next week’s post about the documentary film ‘The Automat’
Packed with goodies, Jolene! I’ve learned in recipe testing for this So baking book that kefir can substitute for hard to find buttermilk outside the South. Also plain full fat yogurt does too, not the thick Greek stuff, the one with the watery liquid.
Oh, this has been much to savor (as usual). I'm quite taken with the automat postcard *and* those sour cherry preserves, on top of the heart and history of everything else <3
Jolene, I absolutely loved this post. 👏 I watched Automat last night and baked the light, crispy Oladky this morning. Big YUM! Even my doormen lapped them up :-)
I'm not sure if my original comment went through, (if so forgive me for the repeat) but I just wanted to say how much I loved this story and the recipe. It reminded me of my favorite Weight Watcher recipe for ricotta pancakes. I have lots of Weight Watcher cookbooks and so if you'd like them, just let me know. I loved them, but would really love to see them find a good home. Also, I'm so excited to see your next post on the Automat!!!! I hope you write about the exhibition at the New York Public Library. I think it was around 2010. I took Papa Callan to it and he loved it. Ah, the memories!!! I love what you do! Such great writing and story telling! xoxox Jamie
Jamie, this is the first comment I've gotten from you so thanks for persevering! I’ll email you more about your kind offer. And, YES! The NYPL still has the archive from the show — was browsing yesterday. I’m sure your Dad really remembered vividly the heyday of the Automats. As always, thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement! 🤗
So much I can relate to in your post, Jolene! have a wonderful Ukrainian student (I sometimes teach ESL when I’m not cooking or traveling) and we’re always discussing food and recipes. I’ll be asking her about oladky when next we meet. They sound (and look) so delicious! I will definitely be making them and hoping my student will know where I can source sour cherry preserves in LA.
Can’t wait for your next post on the Automat, plus those recipes. We loved the documentary. I wish the Automat was still around. It was such a democratizing institution. Some things should never go extinct. 😢
So well said, Ruth, ‘a democratizing institution.’ Hope you’re having a great trip, looking forward to hearing about it when you are back. I will be curious to hear what your student says about Oladky. Also: if you go up to a comment by Domenica in this thread, she recommends a place to order online for the cherries! 🍒
Merci, Jolene! 💕 I will have something to say about the amazing sights, tastes and beauty of this astonishing country after I have time to “digest” it all and figure out what time zone I’m in! Meanwhile, I’ll check out Dominica’s suggestion for ordering sour cherry jam. À bientôt!
I have dabbled a bit in Eastern European cuisine and had never heard of oladky! Thanks so much for sharing this, Jolene!! I love learning about different cultures’ takes on the pancake...it seems to be one of those universal foods that gets reused and reinterpreted over and over. One type that I’ve always wanted to try making is Moroccan beghrir. They’re delightfully spongey!
This book is on my Christmas list, Jolene. So happy to see it spotlit here in your newsletter. And of course nothing beats Michigan sour cherry preserves. Makes me miss living there!
The book is so beautifully done, Domenica, I’m really looking forward to cooking more from it. I’m missing my Chicago farmer’s market, all that goodness from Michigan! 🍒
I swear, I thought this read "What's for breakfast? Gladly" But happy to see it's 🥞 instead: I'm always interested in pancake variations. As for the Automat documentary...Yay! I recently re-read my book on the Automat. It's one of my great regrets that I never got to try it. I was fascinated as a teen arriving from the UK, but quickly learned that California was too far from NY for anyone to drive me there.... Thanks for recipe, and look forward to your thoughts on the doc!
Lol! I will always Gladly have breakfast! Sorry you missed a visit, but California to NYC is no day trip ;) my grandmother used to take me, I’m going to watch the doc again, so much there! :)
Packed with goodies, Jolene! I’ve learned in recipe testing for this So baking book that kefir can substitute for hard to find buttermilk outside the South. Also plain full fat yogurt does too, not the thick Greek stuff, the one with the watery liquid.
I can’t wait for your book, Anne, and thanks for the tip on using plain yogurt!
Ah, the cast iron, yes!
Love cast iron!
Oh, this has been much to savor (as usual). I'm quite taken with the automat postcard *and* those sour cherry preserves, on top of the heart and history of everything else <3
Hi, Jess! I’m excited to share more about the Automat. As always, thanks for your lovely comment. ✨
Looking forward to it!
Jolene, I absolutely loved this post. 👏 I watched Automat last night and baked the light, crispy Oladky this morning. Big YUM! Even my doormen lapped them up :-)
Keep up the great work. So glad I subscribed!
Deborah — just saw your pictures! They look so good! And making while watching Automat, how great ✨
Thank you for your kind words and for subscribing. 😊
Jolene, I absolutely loved everything about this post 👏
I watched Automat last night and made Oladky this morning. Big YUM. I added a little lemon zest because, well why not? (My doormen loved them too :-)
I always look forward to your newsletters. So happy I subscribed!
I saw your pictures, Deborah! Gorgeous! Thank you for your kind comments and for subscribing! ✨
My pleasure. Literally.
Dear Jolene--
I'm not sure if my original comment went through, (if so forgive me for the repeat) but I just wanted to say how much I loved this story and the recipe. It reminded me of my favorite Weight Watcher recipe for ricotta pancakes. I have lots of Weight Watcher cookbooks and so if you'd like them, just let me know. I loved them, but would really love to see them find a good home. Also, I'm so excited to see your next post on the Automat!!!! I hope you write about the exhibition at the New York Public Library. I think it was around 2010. I took Papa Callan to it and he loved it. Ah, the memories!!! I love what you do! Such great writing and story telling! xoxox Jamie
Jamie, this is the first comment I've gotten from you so thanks for persevering! I’ll email you more about your kind offer. And, YES! The NYPL still has the archive from the show — was browsing yesterday. I’m sure your Dad really remembered vividly the heyday of the Automats. As always, thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement! 🤗
Thank you, Jolene!!! We watched "Automat" last night. So good, but sad too. Sending you much love, Jamie
So much I can relate to in your post, Jolene! have a wonderful Ukrainian student (I sometimes teach ESL when I’m not cooking or traveling) and we’re always discussing food and recipes. I’ll be asking her about oladky when next we meet. They sound (and look) so delicious! I will definitely be making them and hoping my student will know where I can source sour cherry preserves in LA.
Can’t wait for your next post on the Automat, plus those recipes. We loved the documentary. I wish the Automat was still around. It was such a democratizing institution. Some things should never go extinct. 😢
So well said, Ruth, ‘a democratizing institution.’ Hope you’re having a great trip, looking forward to hearing about it when you are back. I will be curious to hear what your student says about Oladky. Also: if you go up to a comment by Domenica in this thread, she recommends a place to order online for the cherries! 🍒
Merci, Jolene! 💕 I will have something to say about the amazing sights, tastes and beauty of this astonishing country after I have time to “digest” it all and figure out what time zone I’m in! Meanwhile, I’ll check out Dominica’s suggestion for ordering sour cherry jam. À bientôt!
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These look fantastic! Such a good newsletter Jolene 💖
Thank you so much, Heidi!
What a beautiful book! I would say you have nailed the Oladky. And the cherry jam...big YUM!!❤️
Thanks, Pam! The book is really special 😊
I cannot wait to try these!
They are so good, Amanda!
I have dabbled a bit in Eastern European cuisine and had never heard of oladky! Thanks so much for sharing this, Jolene!! I love learning about different cultures’ takes on the pancake...it seems to be one of those universal foods that gets reused and reinterpreted over and over. One type that I’ve always wanted to try making is Moroccan beghrir. They’re delightfully spongey!
Yes, so many different interpretations! I’m googling beghrir right now, Sam!
This book is on my Christmas list, Jolene. So happy to see it spotlit here in your newsletter. And of course nothing beats Michigan sour cherry preserves. Makes me miss living there!
The book is so beautifully done, Domenica, I’m really looking forward to cooking more from it. I’m missing my Chicago farmer’s market, all that goodness from Michigan! 🍒
These look delicious! Also we saw that Automat doc—perfect content for you. :)
Leigh! They are so good! And, yes — the Automat doc — so much to talk about! :)
They sound and look scrumptious Jolene!
This recipe is so good, Vicki! :)
Great post! I've never tried kefir. I love Joy of Cooking, too, and have been meaning to watch "The Automat" for a while now.
Thank you, Laurie! Irma is such an inspiration and ‘The Automat’ is wonderful!
I swear, I thought this read "What's for breakfast? Gladly" But happy to see it's 🥞 instead: I'm always interested in pancake variations. As for the Automat documentary...Yay! I recently re-read my book on the Automat. It's one of my great regrets that I never got to try it. I was fascinated as a teen arriving from the UK, but quickly learned that California was too far from NY for anyone to drive me there.... Thanks for recipe, and look forward to your thoughts on the doc!
Lol! I will always Gladly have breakfast! Sorry you missed a visit, but California to NYC is no day trip ;) my grandmother used to take me, I’m going to watch the doc again, so much there! :)