The History and Roots of Halloween!

My family came to the United States like many European descended people...as immigrants.  We first came through New York City, and then I travelled as a young woman to San Francisco where I met my fiance George Parker.  My family brought our traditions with us, celebrating Halloween in America by carving pumpkins instead of turnips.


Irish or Celtic Roots of Halloween, Samhain

History of Halloween

I would like to give you my famous receipe for fried turnips
Fried Turnips


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4 or 5 medium size turnips

1 tbsp. olive oil

1 tbsp. unsalted butter or margarine

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 tsp. caraway seeds

1 tsp. finely chopped garlic



Peel turnips and cut into quarters, cut each quarter crosswise into very thick slices. Should be about 4 cups. Heat oil and butter in a heavy skillet and add turnips. Add a generous grinding of pepper. Cook, tossing the skillet and stirring the pieces of turnip to cook evenly. When pieces start to take on color, add caraway seeds, stir, cover closely and cook about 5 minutes. Uncover , sprinkle with garlic and cook briefly until liquid evaporates. Yield: 6 servings.

Vintage Turnip Receipe