A delectable canvas on which we can and should paint many a flavor.
Author: Michael N. Fricker
Let’s Embrace The Living Years, by Michael Fricker
At the Annual General Meeting in March, Entertainment Chairman Alex Blank said that the members, the actual people that belong to our club do things together on a weekly basis all year around. This is in addition to the various events we hold yearly as a club, banquets, penny parties, Kirchweih, Christmas Party, etc. Our … Continue reading Let’s Embrace The Living Years, by Michael Fricker
New to the Archive: Bobbi-Ann Lineman’s Club Collections
Bobbi has been sharing with me at almost a weekly pace, flash drives with her recent photos. These have been added to the archives in albums by year which will be updated as she sends more! Despite my rather long introduction, her photos speak for themselves.
New to the Archive: The Jacoby Collection
Recently we received a donation of photos and documents from the Jacoby Family, which prompted Michael Fricker to editorialize on our photo archive, and its purpose.
Report From Our AGM, by Michael Fricker
would like to highlight certain specific announcements, and moments that happened that evening which I believe show the strength of our club at its current state.
Original Soccer Team, Played Exhibition Matches in 1922
These men formed the original Banater Soccer team in 1922. They played exhibitions only before they entered the Allied League in the fall of 1923. L to R (bottom): C. Ott, J. Kreppel, J Schuster; (center row) H. Edward, N. Kreppel, J. Ehling, J. Quitter, P. Lenhard; (top row) J. Karlowitz, F. Kolla, A. Jarkovsky, & E. Schmidt.
Part of the Club, Part of the Team, By Michael Fricker
What was golden about 50 Years of Sport and Soccer in 1972? Was 1997’s 75 Years of Soccer comparable at all to the rarity of a diamond? What is Important About 100 Years of Soccer?
Manhattan Club: Cranberry Gin & Tonic
Merry Christmas! 🎄 When Allyssa and I got married the Venus said we could have a signature drink available at the reception. Our December 15th wedding meant the hall would be decorated for Christmas. We searched high and low online and in cocktail books for something that we liked but would also match the ingredient … Continue reading Manhattan Club: Cranberry Gin & Tonic
A Club Christmas Together, by Michael Fricker
Entertainment Review: Some organizations have a children's Christmas party just for their youngsters, and another or multiple parties for different sections of their club and those all can be nice. I'm happy, and lucky to say that the German Hungarians gather together for one Club Christmas Party where all are welcome, and we all know that our club is strongest when we are all together!
Dracula’s Paprika Hendl and Slivovitz to Wash it Down, by Michael Fricker
"Ei Vant to Eat your Paprikash!" October brings the true beginning of the flavors of the fall. The popular culture heads towards Halloween with ridiculous use of pumpkin as a flavor in everything and anything. But for German-Hungarians, we crave a fall flavor more savory, warming, and spiced in a much more peppy way.