Cooking with Holocaust Survivors: Kasha Varnishkes

[@stewartbruce2409]

Ruth is so beautiful, and precious to hear her speak. Probably the reason why she seems so alive and 100% mentally is because her doctors have not put her on many medications or better yet none. I truly enjoyed this video so I send my love and hugs to Ruth and her interviewer. Thank you and heartfelt shalom from Bruce the swimmer New Rochelle, N.Y.

[@snifferdogxsnifferdogx5977]

The way grandma Ruth talks is the way my dear departed babushka spoke. So earthy. Getting tearful here.

[@blackcitroenlove]

Grandma Ruth is the best :3 So glad you showed us her talents, and yours too!

[@Historian212]

I hope Ruth teaches her how to say "varnishkes." She keeps saying "varNISHkes." It's "VARnishkes." Yes, it matters. Kasha, btw, is buckwheat, one of the few grains that has a significant amount of protein in it. People all across central and eastern Europe relied on buckwheat, prepared in various ways, to survive. It's not a form of wheat, and it's even gluten free.

[@KeshetAylonit]

Aside from the Schmaltz, she makes it just like my grandmother. With the Schmaltz, she makes it like my great-great grandmother. We use butter now, as it is easier to get and keep out where we live.

[@sohoboy506]

What does your doctor say? Who asks!! Lol 😆

[@sdrc92126]

Not what I expected. In a good way