Helga's Pennsylvania Cooking

Helga's Pennsylvania Cooking PA Dutch and Coal region cooking, and some dutch oven/cast iron and game cooking as well. I love to cook.

This space is dedicated to those who would like to glimpse the flavors of NorthEast Pennsylvania's fusion of flavors with recipes, links and sharing of foodie info. While only an amateur on the fine dining front, I certainly appreciate excellent food of all kinds. Living in the region I do, I am fortunate to have grown and been exposed to a variety of ethnic flavors from Polish, German, Jewish, Ir

ish and Italian flavors. The area is rural with a population rich in these backgrounds, having come here for farming and mining, as it is also by the Coal Region. And bordering the farming valleys and the Coal Region is PA Dutch Country. This makes for an interesting fusion of flavors, rustic but layered with flavors. Due to the prolific fresh produce and products, with many fresh proteins as well, flavors pop due to their freshness and quality and provide a kaleidoscope of flavor as the seasons change.There are also many rural and ethnic festivals that really celebrate food here. I plan to share from these and family recipes as well, also sharing my favorite places along the way. My friends often tease that they like to travel with me because they always know they will eat and drink well!

Any of familiar with this?
08/23/2026

Any of familiar with this?

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I found some edible puffball mushrooms today! These are versatile and yummy. Bur if you are in doubt, don't eat unless ...
08/15/2026

I found some edible puffball mushrooms today! These are versatile and yummy. Bur if you are in doubt, don't eat unless you are sure. I like foraging. I did a video 10 years ago on them. Pic of today's find in the comments.

An edible wild mushroom! ******************************************...

An oldie but a goodie for this hot weather!
07/20/2026

An oldie but a goodie for this hot weather!

This easy old-time simple salad is still a crowd pleaser today!PA...

Happy July 4th! Happy 250th to our nation! And as an aside, celebrating my freedom this week. I am officially retired. T...
07/04/2026

Happy July 4th! Happy 250th to our nation! And as an aside, celebrating my freedom this week. I am officially retired. That means fun things coming up for the channel! Be safe and have fun!

07/04/2026

Pennsylvania is not just a state. It is a group project between potholes, pierogies, deer, road work, old diners, gas station loyalty, small-town fire halls, suspiciously good baked goods, and people who will give directions using landmarks that closed in 1998. It is where winter lasts too long, summer shows up angry, fall is perfect for about twelve minutes, and spring is mostly mud with allergies. It is arguing Sheetz, Wawa, and Rutter’s like it is a constitutional issue, calling them dippy eggs with complete confidence, knowing at least one person with a camp, and slowing down to look at every barn, covered bridge, elk, or giant roadside statue like it might be important. Pennsylvania is coal country, farm country, steel country, city grit, mountain quiet, Amish buggies, Friday night lights, parade candy, church picnics, and someone’s uncle explaining the best back road to avoid traffic. It is weird, proud, stubborn, beautiful, and somehow always under construction.

07/04/2026

BREAKING: Pennsylvania State Police have officially confirmed that nobody is safe this Fourth of July weekend... not even the Amish.
Troopers reportedly stopped Jebediah after observing "an unsafe buggy lane change" and the complete failure to signal a left turn. When asked why he didn't use his turn signal, Jebediah allegedly replied, "The horse knew where we were going."

Authorities also cited the buggy for traveling "a suspiciously consistent 8 mph" and having an expired handful of hay in the cup holder.
The horse was released with a warning after agreeing to cooperate and promising to stay off the turnpike.

Pennsylvania State Police remind everyone that holiday enforcement applies to all travelers, whether you're driving a pickup, an SUV... or one horsepower.

Pennsylvania remains unbeaten.

Please, remember what today is really for. I know everyone thinks it's a holiday weekend to picnic and party, but to me,...
05/25/2026

Please, remember what today is really for. I know everyone thinks it's a holiday weekend to picnic and party, but to me, it never was. My dad, being a veteran himself and my grandfathers, also being veterans, made sure it was observed differently. I also remember a good friend lost in Iraq as well. Once in a while we had a picnic later in the day, but usually, we attended a Memorial Day Parade or the honoring of the fallen at graves by the local VFW or Legion. It was solemn and reverent, and I really believe THAT is what today should be about. Freedom is never FREE.

Another easy yummy strawberry one today!
05/24/2026

Another easy yummy strawberry one today!

This looks so fancy and elegant, but is simple and easy to make, and super yummy! Everyone loves this!Strawberry Cheesecake Puff PastryCream Cheese filling (...

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