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rts & ntertainment Bring Your Creative Side to Light

Fall Environmental Film Series in New Cookbook: Simple Fare; Recipes

Thurmont from the 1800’s

There are two more excellent films to be shown in Thurmont this autumn, Priscilla Rall of Rocky Ridge finished her cookbook, and it has been
at both the Regional Library and the Main Street Center. The library itself, as printed. “This has been a labor of love and a long time in the making. It
everyone knows, is a great resource for our community, with multiple creative includes a chapter (with my illustrations) on open hearth cooking, its tools,
activities and books and movies to engage our minds, as well as internet access. ingredients, methods, etc. Then, there are 178 recipes, including ones for hoe
The Main Street Center on Water Street is a marvel to enter, with art work by cakes, all kinds of steamed puddings (like fig, hasty, and pease), ginger cake,
local artists, as well as the history of this area. We are blessed to have both of homemade yeast, beaten biscuits, apple fritters,schnitz un knepp, venison,
these wonderful features here in Thurmont, which is increasingly becoming a broiled eels, squirrel, blackbird pie, shad, pickled peppers, sauerkraut,
reservoir of culture, along with many local businesses. cranberry ketchup, horse cake, green tomato pie, my great grandmother’s
This fall, we are fortunate to have two films sponsored by the Town's Green kaffee kuchen, corn and locust beer, elder and dandelion wine and much
Team and the Sierra Club, and everyone is welcome to attend, free of charge. more!” Rall said. “My book is profusely illustrated with vintage botanical
The films, places, and times are as follows: illustrations, my own photos, Uncle Wiggely (remember him?), and lots of
nursery rhymes. There are some old fashioned remedies, also. It has a spiral
Before the Flood, a thought-provoking documentary with Leonardo binding, so you can open it up flat—the better to read it by.
Dicaprio, taking us on a tour around the world, showing us the ravages of Learn the history behind our ancestors’ cooking, what they ate, and how
pollution, corporate destruction of rainforests, and climate disruption. It they prepared it. This isn’t your Monticello or Mt. Vernon cookbook, but
also examines positive ways that we can help rectify the problems. A must one with seldom seen recipes for everyday folk. Also invaluable for the living
see! Showing : Saturday, November 4 at 2:00 p.m., Thurmont Main Street history reinactor.
Center, 11 Water Street. The price for this cookbook is $36.00. “Wish it was lower, but I had to
have it printed privately, so no room for wholesale pricing,” explained Rall.
Bag It, a playful, yet serious, examination depicting the current problems Rall will be scheduling an open hearth cooking workshop this winter, just
we are are having with plastics in our environment and our food. Excellent! looking for a nice venue. If interested, let her know at 301-271-2868.
Showings: Thursday, November 16 at 6:00 p.m., Thurmont Regional “Thanks to all who have encouraged me!” said Rall.
Library; Friday, December 1 at 6:00 p.m., Thurmont Main Street Center,
11 Water Street.
Both of these films are good for
adults, as well as middle school and
high school students. There will
be discussions following the film,
along with healthy food to snack
on. Hope to see you there! For more
information, write Christine at
[email protected].

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