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Dennis Winger: Hard Work, Hollywood Glamour & Scarcity

Dennis Winger: Hard Work, Hollywood Glamour & Scarcity

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Dennis Winger’s history is one of hard work, Hollywood glamour, and scarcity. This contrast is continuity rooted in hard work, shaped by service. This is a story where long days of labor meet the shimmer of Hollywood, and the lessons of scarcity become the foundation for strength, gratitude, and connection across time.

Dennis Winger: Hard Work, Hollywood Glamour & Scarcity Childhood
Ancil, Bernice, Dennis, and Keith
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Mom and Dad’s Wedding Day
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Sam at the Portland Airport

Dennis Ray Winger Hard Working

Dennis Ray Winger (father) was born on October 30th, 1944, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is the second son of Ancil Winger and Florence Bernice Wright. The favorite childhood pastime was placing pennies on the train tracks and watching as the passing train flattened them.

In 1955, the family moved to Orem, Utah. He attended Orem High School, where he played football and excelled in shop (Wolf & Wolf, 2025). 

He got a job at Albertsonโ€™s, dusting shelves and pulling stock forward to help prevent theft in a high-theft area. One day, a gentleman took a paint can off the shelf and walked out. His boss said, โ€œWe cannot stop them from stealing.โ€  He asked his boss to move him to bagging groceries because he did not enjoy the dusting position.

A simple coin flip with a friend over who would take Eileen Wake to the Welcome Back to School Dance. Denny won. This determined the beginning of his most important relationship, the one that would shape his future. That simple coin flip led to a first date at Brick Oven Pizza, and a school dance with the young woman who would one day become his eternal companion.

In 1964, he moved with his family to Hawaii when his father was transferred. Here he worked with a construction company. He missed Eileen and could not wait to get back to Utah. He returned 6 months later. They continue dating.

Their love grew steadily. After discussing marriage and selecting a ring from Zales Jewelry, the proposal came in the car at an A&W drive-in. A year later, Sep. 9, 1965, they were married in the Salt Lake City Temple, beginning their eternal journey together.

They shared 60 years of marriage and raised seven children before my mother passed away on December 1, 2025. My father lovingly cared for my mother for 10 years after her dementia diagnosis. 

In January 1966, he joined the Army National Guard. He took the Armed Forces Qualification Test. This placed him in the combat medical program. He went to Fort Sam, TX, for medical training after basic training at Fort Ord, CA. He was released back to his Battalion in June 1966. He served 1 1/2 years with the Army Battalion. He was promoted to Private 1st class. 

My dad was offered a job at Hill Air Force Base in 1968, after completing instrument training. He was hired to work on avionics. He worked at Hill  Air Force Base as a civil servant until his retirement.

He was then discharged from the army in January. 2, 1969. He interviewed with Captain Waesche to join the Air Force Reserves. He joined the 945th Air Lift Wing in Jan, 1969. Hill Air Force Base stopped flying C124, thus ending the 945th unit at Hill Air Force Base. 

The unit flew to McCord Air Force Base to check their air evacuation unit. On January 3, 1972, he joined the 40th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron. During his two-week tours, he evacuated Vietnam Vets from Japan and the Philippines, bringing them back to the US.

He served 31 years in the reserves. He says, โ€I worked every weekend for 4 years.โ€ When he retired, he had been promoted to Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, the highest rank for a non-commissioned officer.-commissioned officer.

This provided endless opportunities, even into retirement, benefiting his family. Provided enough income for my mom to stay home, and in retirement, endless benefits. My parents traveled together, seeing the world. I remember the fun of taking dad to the airport, having the plane fly over our car, and having dinner out on the way home.  

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Family

Built on Hard Work and Sacrifice

My father is always a very hard worker. I learned from him to work hard and play even harder. From the beginning, he quietly carried the responsibility of ensuring the bills were paid, the family was secure, and my mother could stay at home. He made many sacrifices to make that happen, but he never complained. His strength was his foresight. He always seemed to know exactly what needed to be done to keep life steady for all of us.

Yet when the work was done, he became the father who gave us adventure. He would load three little kids into the yellow Rambler and set off across the western United States. Those trips were full of fishing, camping, exploring, touching the earth, seeing new places, and learning about the world around us.

One trip took us to the Worldโ€™s Fair in Spokane. But he didnโ€™t just drive straight there. We traveled through Idaho, stopping along the way to take in the scenery. We crossed into Oregon, drove up through the Columbia River Gorge, and went on to Seaside and Portland. I remember crossing a beautiful green bridge there and saying out loud, โ€œSomeday Iโ€™m going to live here.โ€ And years later, I did, spending 17 years there raising my own children.

When we finally reached Spokane, the fair felt magical, so much to see, learn, touch, and experience. But his greatest joy was making sure we stood together for a photo in front of the giant Unisphere-Pavilion and the big gold Book of Mormon.

He took us to so many places: Yellowstone, the hot springs of Idaho, Jackson, Wyoming, and the red rock landscapes of southern Utah. Sometimes he would hitch the trailer to the Rambler so we could camp along the way and stretch the adventure just a little longer. He loved to stop on the side of the road whenever something beautiful caught his eye. For him, the journey was always just as important as the destination.

He worked more than forty hours a week at Hill Air Force Base, driving 70 miles each way. Most weekends, he would travel to Seattle before heading overseas as a medic in the Air Force Reserves. He journeyed to the Philippines, Japan, Korea, served in Desert Storm, the North Pole, and more. The list of places is as long as an atlas. Yet no matter how far he traveled, he always carried his family with him.

When the unit went out to eat, he stayed behind, knowing the meal might cost $40. My dad knew that $40 meant something different; it could feed his children. Therefore, instead of going out, he would order a military lunchbox to go. He saved the lunchbox to bring it home to his children, who raced for the treasure from dadโ€™s journey.

As we journeyed to Phoenix after my motherโ€™s passing, we enjoyed a traditional Christmas dinner with my daughterโ€™s family, and we walked around Little America to see the lights. The air was full of that familiar holiday feeling. We stopped by the North Pole display. Thatโ€™s when my dad shared something I had never fully understood as a child. He said, โ€œI used to have you write your letters early because I always had a mission near the North Pole. It was important to me to get that stamp on a letter.โ€

As children, we always wondered why we had to write our Christmas letters so early, and how they ended up with a North Pole postmark. Only now, as an adult, do I understand. While he traveled the world with the military, he was still thinking about us. 

While on our road trip to Phoenix, we stopped at Zion National Park. He picked up some postcards from the gift shop. He mailed these postcards to his children. A tradition he started on his overseas journeys. We always got postcards from my dad’s overseas adventures. These small gestures are his way of staying connected while making sacrifices.

Audrey Hepburn: A Legacy of War, Survival, and Grace

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Audrey Hepburn

 Audrey Kathleen Hepburn-Ruston (Maternal 14th Cousin) was born on 4 May 1929 in Ixelles, Bruxelles-Capitale, Belgium. Her father was a Nazi sympathizer. When her parents divorced, she moved to Holland with her mother to escape the Nazi invasion and continued to study dance. But the following year, the country fell to German rule. As a young girl, she witnessed public executions, trainloads of Jewish families sent to concentration camps, and the shooting of her uncle. 

The Nazis seized her familyโ€™s property, jewelry, and bank accounts, leaving them with nothing. Still, they vowed to raise money for the Resistance, so she performed ballet in secret shows. Behind locked doors and covered windows, she danced for silent audiences that did not clap out of fear of being discovered.

Children were less likely to be stopped by Nazis, so she became a messenger for resistance groups and smuggled secret notes in her socks. Meat and gas were scarce. When food ran out, she had to eat tulip bulbs and drink water to keep her stomach full.

Her severe malnutrition led to respiratory problems, jaundice, edema, and later anemia. And then on her 16th birthday, Canadian troops liberated Holland. The war was over, but it left a lasting impact on her. Severe malnutrition had stunted her growth and made it impossible for her to pursue ballet, so she turned to acting instead.

โ€œI was asked to act when I couldnโ€™t act and dance when I couldnโ€™t dance… and do all kinds of things I wasnโ€™t prepared for. Then I tried like mad to cope with it. Auditioning for roles she never got was frustrating. But after several minor roles, she landed her first lead. โ€˜Roman Holidayโ€™ won her an Oscar for Best Actress. She is one of only 12 artists ever to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards. 

Her iconic style in โ€˜Breakfast at Tiffanyโ€™sโ€™ continues to influence high fashion to this day. A UN (United Nation) Ambassador, she later retired from acting to help victims of war all around the world. Quote: โ€˜as you grow older you will discover that you have two hands. One for helping yourself, the other for helping others.โ€™ 

In honor of her humanitarian efforts, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and a hybrid tulip was created in her name.โ€ (Goalcast, 2018)

Audrey Hepburn died on January 20, 1993, in Tolochenaz, Switzerland, from appendicular cancer.

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Chicken Noodle Soup Dennis Winger: Hard Work, Hollywood Glamour & Scarcity
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Lucy Jane Bronson’s Chicken Noodle Soup W/ Mashed Potatoes

This dish, it may reflect a home-cooking tradition passed down for generations, rather than something with published provenance.
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword Chicken, CHicken Noodle Soup, Food, Noodle, Recipe, soup
Prep Time 1 day 4 hours
Cook Time 4 hours

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 5 TBSP Butter
  • 1/2 Medium Onion, diced
  • 2 Stalks Celery, diced
  • 6 Small Carrots, diced
  • 1 Whole Chicken
  • 4 Cups Chicken Broth
  • โ…“ Cup Flour
  • 2 Bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 TSP Fresh thyme (or dried)
  • 2 TSP Dried parsley
  • Homemade pasta (see recipe below) May use premade pasta
  • Mashed Potatoes (see recipe below) May use premade potatoes

Mashed Potatoes

  • 8 Large Russet potatoes or any starchy variety peeled and cubed in quarters
  • ยผ lb Butter
  • ยพ Cup Double Cream (heavy cream) Heavy cream is a great alternative
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Homemade Noodles

  • 2 โ…“ Cup Pasta Flour May use all-purpose flour
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 3 TBSP Water
  • ยฝ TBSP Salt

Instructions

  • Cooking Chickent/Broth In a large soup pot, add salt and pepper to a pot full of cold water, bay leaf, crushed peppercorns, parsley, and thyme. Watch for grayish foam or bubbles at the top. Use a fine mesh skimmer, spoon, or ladle to gently remove the oil/reminants on the top. Repeat every few minutes until the surface stays mostly clear. Cook chicken until done, remove chicken from the broth, and allow to cool. Strain the broth with cheesecloth/fine mesh strainer, and set aside. When the chicken is cool, remove the bones and skin, and shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a large pot, melt 5 tablespoons of butter and add the onion, carrot, and celery, 1 tsp thyme, 1 tsp parsley, salt, and pepper to taste. Sautรฉ over medium-high heat until vegetables have softened, stirring frequently. Stir in 1/3 cup flour with the vegetables, mix well, cooking over medium heat, about 2 minutes. Add 2 cups of broth to the flour, blend well until no lumps. Bring soup to a low boil, stirring frequently, until soup thickens. Carefully pour the remaining chicken broth and mix until smooth as you bring it to a simmer on low heat. Cook for 1 to 2 hours on low; it may simmer, but not to a boil. Mound a serving of mashed potatoes onto the top of the chicken soup.

Mashed Potatoes

  • Prepare and boil the potatoes:
    Peel the potatoes and cut them into quarters.
    Place them in a large pot with heavily salted cold water, enough to
    cover them completely. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer
    until the potatoes are fork tender.
  • Dry the potatoes:
    Drain the potatoes well and let them sit in a colander for a few minutes allowing the steam to evaporate. This prevents the mash from becoming watery.
  • Mash the potatoes:
    For the silkiest texture, use a potato ricer or food mill to mash the potatoes into a clean pot. This removes lumps and aerates the potatoes.Avoid a food processor or blender, which can overwork the starches and make the potatoes gluey.
    Add the salt and white pepper to taste, softened butter, and warmed cream to the riced potatoes using a spoon or spatula until the mixture is smooth and luxurious. Keep covered.

Homemade Noodles

  • Mound pasta flour in the middle of large cutting board. Form a small indendtaion in the center (like a volcano). Place the eggs and water into the well. With a fork slowly icnorporate the flour int the eggs until a dough forms.
  • Knead using the hell of your hand until smooth. Cover dough in plastic wrap and rest 30 minutes at room temprturea
  • Form noodles, cut the dough into fourths. Flour a large work area and use a floured rolling pin to roll the dough until is ยผ inch thickness (or use a pasta maker). Use a knife to cut the dough into ยผ-inch strip

Food Scarcity


Food scarcity, starvation, and the struggle to meet basic needs are not distant tragedies. These are my familyโ€™s history. These are the stories carried in quiet glances, in empty plates, in the ingenuity of making something out of almost nothing. They are the legacy I come from, not just of hunger, but of survival.

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Effects of Food Scarcity on the Body

When the body does not receive enough calories or nutrients, it begins to conserve energy and sacrifice long-term health for survival.

  • Sudden and unplanned weight loss.
  • Loss of appetite and interest in food or fluids.
  • Uncharacteristic tiredness or low energy levels.
  • Joint pain, muscle aches, and other bodily ailments. (Action Against Hunger, 2024)
  • Dizziness, poor coordination, and poor concentration.
  • Difficulty keeping warm.
  • Reduced immune function.
  • The body slows metabolism and reduces non-essential functions.

Food Scarcity Through Family History

Palatinate Emigrants (Germany)  1703-1710

Causes:

  • 1701-1714 Spanish War
  • 1707 Hailstorm destroyed crops 
  • 1708 Cattle Plague 

Timeline:

  • 1708-1709 Coldest winter in a millennium Birds froze mid-air (Palatine migration to England, n.d.)
  • 1709 Emigrated to Holland/England, suffered days of fasting 
  • Food scarcity followed them to America (Franzrebjo, 2020)

Pioneer & Frontier (US) 1840โ€“1890

Causes:

  • Isolation
  • Crop failure
  • Harsh winters
  • Limited trade routes

Family Food Traditions: 

  • Tiny biscuits 
  • Stretching food, adding bran to potatoes
  • Sego lily bulbs
  • Foraged greens (ChatGPT, 2026)

Scandinavia Faminae 1867โ€“1869

Causes:

  • Extreme winters and rain, 1866
  • Repeated harvest failures
  • Cattle died of malnutrition 
  • Severe grain shortages and soaring food prices

Families survived eating:

  • Bark bread (made from ground pine bark mixed with flour) 
  • Boiled lichens, thin gruels 
  • The relief laws required labor or moral investigation. (ChatGPT, 2026)

Dutch Famine 1944โ€“1945

Statistic:

  • Affected 4.5 million
  • 22,000 people died
  • In April 1944, rations were reduced from 483 to 268 calories. 
  • Famine resulting in long-term effects on the descendants of the Hongerwinter generation (Fรถcking, n.d.)

Food Resources:

  • Tulip and sego lily bulbs boiled, baked, or ground into flour
  • Sugar beets
  • Potato peels
  • Grass or weeds
  • Flour made from ground animal fat (ChatGPT, 2026)


Why This Matters for Family History
Food Scarcity Shapes:

  • Many โ€œquirksโ€ in family recipes are adaptive survival behaviors
  • Cooking styles (small portions, simple ingredients)
  • Reservations to waste food
  • Adding potatoes to ground meat dishes to stretch food
  • Saving bacon grease (Grandma Ruth did this)
  • Watering down milk (a practice in my childhood home)
  • Using stale bread in puddings
  • Frugal preservation habits (grandmother used watermelon rinds in her fruit cake)
  • Health outcomes across generations
  • (ChatGPT, 2026)

Family Stories 

Anna Maria Keller and her husband, Johann Martin Seubert

Anna Maria Keller and her husband Johann Martin Seubert (7th paternal great-grandparents), endured decades of food scarcity while living in Vorderweidenthal, Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany, in the early 1700s. War raged, famine spread, crops failed again and again, and food scarcity became a daily reality.

Spanish troops burned the homes to the ground, forcing families to shelter in the open earth beneath the sky. Hailstorms destroyed what little crops survived, cattle plague spread rapidly, and one of the coldest winters of the millennium further devastated food supplies. Families fasted for days at a time, with no bread or grazing available (Franzrebjo, 2020). 

Amid these extreme conditions, the couple joined an estimated 10,000โ€“15,000 Palatines who fled Germany, traveling first to Holland and then arriving in London, England. โ€œThe Palatines, most of whom arrived ill and destitute, camped out at first in parks and yards, in government-provided tents in Blackheath, Camberwell and Greenwich.โ€ (House of Commons against the naturalizing of foreigners, 1693). London lacked sufficient food to sustain the influx of refugees, overwhelming local resources. Authorities ultimately determined that the Palatines should be resettled in the American colonies. 

Approximately 3,000 Palatines, including Anna Maria and Johann, boarded the 3rd ship, Fame, for a 10-13 week journey across the Atlantic. Illness, malnutrition, and starvation continued throughout the voyage. (Jones, 1985). 

The family of 4 arrived in New York on July 14, 1710. They were required to work producing tar and pitch for the British Navy to repay the cost of their passage. Instead of relief, they remained trapped in cycles of food scarcity and poor living conditions, suffering with delays in rations and ongoing vitamin deficiencies. (Jones, 1985) Anna Maria Keller (Birth 1685โ€“ Death 25 November 1789, age 104) and Johann Martin Seubert (c. 1674โ€“16 July 1739) (Jones, 1985) Anna Maria Keller (Birth 1685โ€“ Death 25 November 1789, age 104) and Johann Martin Seubert (c. 1674โ€“16 July 1739) 

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Voyage map

Lucy Bronson

Lucy Bronson (4th maternal great-grandmother) died from scurvy in Ponca, Nebraska, during the westward migration of the Mormon pioneers. She remained in the area for an extended period while the company prepared to continue west. At that time, there was no access to fresh vegetables or other vitamin-rich foods, conditions that led to prolonged nutritional deficiency. Lucy โ€œsuffered the most excruciating pain and distressโ€ (Bronson Boden, 1963, p. 53) as a result of scurvy. She endured the illness for several months before her death. Following her passing, members of the Ponca community removed her bones and laid them in the open, allowing her bones to bleach in the sun, described as being done โ€œas a token of the hatred and animosity to the white peopleโ€ (Bronson Boden, 1963, p. 53). Her death reflects the extreme hardships faced by pioneer families during periods of food scarcity, illness, and migration. Birth 26 June 1795 โ€“ Death 7 February 1847

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Magdalana Pickle Durfee

Magdalena Pickle

Magdalena Pickle (4th paternal great-grandmother) was born in Palatine, Montgomery, New York, the town where her second maternal great-grandparents settled when arriving in the American Colonies. This community was known for scarcity. Her great-grandparents settled here after emigrating from Germany. In 1850, she was preparing to cross the plains. She passed away before being able to make the trip. (FamilySearch, n.d.)

In the 1850 winter, conditions in Musketol Creek, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, often left stores depleted by Marchโ€“May. Food supplies included:

  • Coarse flour
  • Foraged greens
  • Limited meat
  • Some emigrants’ accounts included near-starvation rations. (ChatGPT 2026) Born 6 June 1788 โ€“ Death 17 May 1850 (Bennett, 1987, pp. 142โ€“155)
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Dorathea ‘Dolly’ Durfee4
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Paulina Spink

Grandma Dorothea โ€œDollyโ€ Durfee and Paulina Clarissa Spink

Upon arriving in Utah, Grandma Dorothea โ€œDollyโ€ Durfee (3rd paternal great-grandmother) and Paulina Clarissa Spink (4th maternal great-grandmother) relied on sego lily bulbs as a source of flour during harsh winters. Spinkโ€™s grandchildren recalled that they โ€œwould go to the Cold Springs south of Willard, where sego lilies grew as large as onions. They would dig as many as would keep fresh for any length of time. They made bread from them, dried and boiled them, and used the sego lily in many ways for foodโ€ (FamilySearch, n.d., KWJG-JHP; FamilySearch, n.d., KWJY-VKK).

Dorothea was known for her biscuits. Her tiny biscuits were made throughout her life and reflected her experiences with starvation. She cut them small and dainty, so that each biscuit was little more than a mouthful for a hungry man, a quiet reminder of the scarcity she had once endured. (FamilySearch, n.d.)

Dorathea โ€œDollyโ€™ Durfee 8 March 1816 โ€“ 14 June 1885. Paulina Clarissa Spink  20 November 1800 โ€“ 8 December 1885.

Keturah Eliza Button and her daughter Lovisa Andrews

Keturah Eliza Button and her daughter Lovisa Andrews (3rd and 4th maternal great-grandmothers), endured many hardships on the journey west. The struggles did not end when the journey ended.

 Lovisaโ€™s history states, โ€œShe walked the greater part of the way. With her at [SIC] that time were her parents and two younger sisters, Olivia, 14, and Jane, 11. This family endured the hardships and sacrifices for the sheer want of necessities on the long, weary journey, arriving at their destination with the Richards Company in 1847.โ€ (FamilySearch 2013) 

Upon arrival in Salt Lake City, Keturahโ€™s family knew the pangs of hunger. They planted potatoes because they would grow quickly and produce calories needed for survival.

When the potatoes were harvested the next spring, she was crying and singing over the good fortune. She cleaned and cooked the potatoes, then thickened them with bran and plenty of water. For the first time since coming to Utah, the little family sat down and ate to their hearts’ content. (Daughters of Utah Pioneers, n.d.) Lovisa Andrews 19 March 1830 โ€“ 17 July 1912. Keturah Eliza Button1 2 December 1810 โ€“ 17 December 1889

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Dr Carolina Nielson

Karna (Caroline) Mikkelson Mortenson

Karna (Caroline) Mikkelson Mortenson (3rd maternal great-grandmother) was born on January 25, 1842, in the small village of Hรคstad, Malmรถhus (Skรฅne), Sweden. Sweden was experiencing severe hardship during this period. Major crop failures between 1867 and 1869, combined with long winters, short summers, and early frosts, led to widespread famine, malnutrition, and illness that claimed thousands of lives. In desperation, many people turned to moss, lichen, bark bread, and sego lily bulbs for sustenance. Illness was common, particularly among those who consumed bread made from lichen. (FamilySearch, n.d., KWJ8-KTF)

Caroline emigrated to Utah on June 13, 1868, aboard the ship Emerald Isle. Her journey was marked by continued food scarcity and hardship. Despite these challenges, she earned her medical degree after arriving in Utah and served her community with dedication to wellbeing and health. (Forchion, 2025)

Caroline passed away on March 27, 1923 (FamilySearch, n.d.).

Audrey Heburn

Audrey Heburn(14th maternal cousin). A People magazine article, it discusses Hepburnโ€™s early childhood. โ€œTowards the end of the war, Matzen writes, โ€œ[Her] once-plump face had grown thin, her eyes dull. Her wrists, knees, and ankles were swollen. She couldnโ€™t sit comfortably, because her buttocks had withered away, and she couldnโ€™t get warm no matter how many blankets she wrapped herself in. These were all signs of acute anemia and edema,โ€ says Matzen. โ€œMany young people in Holland suffered from severe edema, [swelling of the joints] due to lack of nourishment for weeks and months on end. . . Hepburn later described โ€˜how she and her older brother, Alex, went into the fields to find a few turnips, endives, grass, even tulips.โ€™โ€ (McNeil, 2019)

In the end, these stories, of hard work, glimpses of glamour, and seasons of scarcity, are bound together by something deeper: connection. There is more than recipes; it is resilience on a plate, memory in every bite, and a legacy carried forward, one table, one story, and one meal at a time.

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98th Oscar Governor’s Ball: Culinary Delights Await

98th Oscar Governor’s Ball: Culinary Delights Await

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The 98th Oscar Governor’s Ball is a culinary delight await the nominees and recipients. Wolfgang Puck returns with favorites, Smoked Salmon Oscar Lavosh, and new delights at the sushi bar. Kamel Guechida and Garry Larduinat bring the sweet delights. This will be an intimate evening.

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98th Oscar Governor’s Ball Menu

Tray Passed

  • Caesar Steak Tartare On Endive Leaf
    White Anchovies, Sourdough, Aged Parmesan
  • Bay Scallop Crudo
    Sugar Snap Peas, Yuzu, Shallot Gremolata
  • Signature Spicy Tuna Tartare
    Sesame Miso Cone
  • Mini Wagyu Cheeseburger
    House Remoulade, Cherry Tomato, Cornichon
  • Yukon Gold Fritter
    Aioli, Caviar
  • Hunan Eggplant (Vegan)
    Seared Rice Cake
  • Smoked Salmon Oscar Lavosh Dill Crรจme Fraรฎche, Caviar
  • Tempura Snow Peas Stuffed With House Ricotta (Vegetarian)
  • Roaming Savory Cannolis
    Yukon Gold Potato Purรฉe, Caviar, Trout Roe, Crispy Shallots, Shaved Chives

Passed Small Plates

Cold

  • Crab Chawanmushi
    Dashi Custard, Dungeness Crab Salad, Pickled Radish, Chive Oil
  • Spring Gazpacho (Vegan)
    Green Vegetables, Marcona Almonds, Spanish Olive Oil, Puffed Rice
  • Torched Miso Hamachi Nigiri, Toro, Citrus & Cucumber
    Yuzu Kosho

Hot

  • Pommes Darphin & Caviar
    Lacy Potato Cakes, Horseradish Crรจme Fraรฎche, Trout Roe
  • Artichoke Agnolotti (Vegetarian)
    Meyer Lemon Brown Butter Sauce
  • Truffle Chicken Pot Pie
  • Aged Vermont White Cheddar Mac & Cheese (Vegetarian)
  • Wild Mushroom Bolognese (Vegan)
    Housemade Extruded Pasta

Grazing Station

Cheese & Charcuterie

  • Assorted Domestic & Imported Cheeses (Vegetarian)
  • Di Stefano Nodini Knots (Vegetarian)
  • Marinated Artichokes, Tomatoes & Olives (Vegan)
  • Assorted Charcuterie
  • Vegan Cheeses (Vegan)
  • Seasonal Cruditรฉs (Vegan)
  • Raclette With Assorted Crostini (Vegetarian)
  • Fava Bean Hummus Dip (Vegan)
  • Assorted Artisanal Breads (Vegetarian)
  • Cornichons (Vegan)
  • Assorted Pickled Vegetables (Vegan)
  • Assorted Mustards (Vegan)
  • Artisanal Jams (Vegan)
  • Honeycomb (Vegetarian)
  • Pesto (Vegetarian)
  • Romesco (Vegetarian)

Small Plates Stations

Izakaya

  • Mini Okonomiyakis
    Kewpie Mayo, Bonito Flakes, Furikake
  • Chicken & Scallion Yakitori
    Chicken Cracklings
  • King Trumpet โ€œScallopโ€ Yakitori (Vegan)
    Chili Garlic Crunch
  • French Onion Dumpling (Vegetarian)
  • Confit Duck Potstickers
    Rhubarb Sweet & Sour
  • Smoked Beef Short Rib
    Bao Bun, Chinese Mustard
  • Spring Vegetable Egg Rolls (Vegetarian)
    Thai Basil Pistou
  • Chinois-Style Rice Paper Spring Rolls (Vegan)
    Candied Cashews, Crispy Wontons, Ginger-Lemongrass Dipping Sauce

Wood Fired Pizza Oven

  • Caesar Chicken Pizza
    Tangy Chicken, Caesar Vinaigrette, Shaved Parmesan
  • Greek Vegetable Pizza (Vegetarian)
    Artichokes, Castelvetrano Olives, Kalamata Olives, Spinach, Feta
  • Cacio E Pepe (Vegetarian)
    Egg Yolk Jam
  • Classic Margherita (Vegetarian)
  • Grilled Vegetable Pizza With Pesto (Vegan)

Wagyu & Steak Frites Carving Station

  • Miyazaki Farms Japanese Wagyu
  • Snake River Farms American Wagyu Tomahawks
  • Salmon En Croรปte
  • French Fries (Vegan)
  • Sweet Potato Fries (Vegan)

Sauces

  • Bรฉarnaise (Vegetarian)
  • Bordelaise
  • Chimichurri (Vegan)
  • Horseradish Crรจme (Vegetarian)

Slider Bar

  • Dry-Aged Ribeye Sliders โ€œIn-N-Out Styleโ€
  • Thai Town Hot Dog
    Thai Sausage, Milk Bread Roll, Nam Prik, Chili Herb Salad
  • Zabouton Pastrami
    Mini French Roll, Bavarian Mustard, House Pickles
  • Fried Cod Slider On Brioche
    Caviar Tartar Sauce
  • Vegan Slider On Pretzel Roll (Vegan)
    Onion Jam
  • Pickled Tempura Onion Rings (Vegan)

Handroll & Sushi Bar

  • Spicy Ahi Tuna Hand Roll
  • Salmon Hand Roll
  • Endive & Daikon Handroll (Vegan)
  • Hamachi Sashimi
  • Toro Sashimi
  • Salmon Belly Sashimi
  • Soy Egg Nigiri (Vegetarian)
  • Lotus Root Nigiri (Vegan)
  • Ahi Tuna Nigiri
  • Salmon Nigiri
  • Sea Bream Nigiri
  • Tempura Shrimp Roll

Crispy Rice Cakes

  • Spicy Tuna Tartare
  • Braised Mushroom Tartare (Vegan)
  • Salmon Tartare

Oscar Gold Spraying Station

  • 64% Manjari Dark Chocolate Pops (Vegan)
  • 46% Bahibe Milk Chocolate Pops (Vegetarian)
  • 35% Blond Dulcey Pops (Vegetarian)
  • Matcha Chocolate Pops (Vegetarian)

Patisseries Station

Madeleines & Tiramisu

  • Pistachio & Raspberry
  • Ube & Black Sesame
  • Black Forest
  • Strawberry & Vanilla
  • Guava & Cream Cheese
  • Coffee-Infused Chocolate-Coated Hollow Crispy Cake
  • Raspberry, Rose Water & Lychee Swirl

Cut-To-Order Cakes

  • Traditional Apple Strudel
    Marzipan Gelato, Salted Caramel Sauce
  • Mixed Berry Kardinalschnitte Long Cake
  • Citrus-Inspired Kardinalschnitte Long Cake
  • Traditional Orange, Mandarin & Chocolate Sachertorte

Madeleines

  • Tahitian Vanilla Madeleines
    Gold Chocolate Shell, Crispy Rim
  • Raspberry & Rose Water Madeleines
  • Lemon & Blueberry Madeleines

Macaron Towers

  • Pistachio
  • Raspberry
  • Orange
  • Chocolate

Layers Of Tiramisu
Selection Single Origin Coffee, Cocoa Powders, Light Mascarpone

Gelato Station

  • โ€œOscars Specialโ€ 50 Bean Vanilla Gelato (Vegetarian)
    Gold Leaves
  • Harryโ€™s Berries Strawberry Sorbet (Vegan)
  • Marzipan Gelato (Vegetarian)

Available in cups or freshly made wafer cones with assorted toppings and sauces.

Chocolate Station โ€” Decadence

  • 1 Bite Upside-Down Sโ€™mores
  • Dark Chocolate Oscars
  • Chocolate ร‰clairs
  • Chocolate Mousse Trio
  • Long Chocolate-On-Chocolate Entremets (Cut-To-Order)
    Dark Chocolate Sauce, Chocolate โ€œTrees,โ€ Hanging Chocolate Walnuts
  • Hazelnut Gianduja
    Caramelized Crispy Hazelnuts
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CANELร‰S BAILLARDRAN

Bordeaux custard cakes featuring a deeply caramelized, crunchy crust and a soft, chewy vanilla-rum center
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Keyword CANELร‰S BAILLARDRAN, dessert, Food, Kamel Guechida and Garry Larduinat
Servings 12
Author Kamel Guechida and Garry Larduinat

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 500 Grams whole milk 50g dark rum 2 cups
  • 2 Vanilla beans
  • 250 Grams Sugar 1ยผ cups
  • 125 Grams AP flour 1 Cup
  • 2 Egg yolks
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 50 Grams Melted butter 3ยฝ Tbsp
  • 50 Grams Rum 3ยฝ Tbsp

Instructions

  • 1. Add milk and vanilla beans (including pod) to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Set aside to cool to a lukewarm temperature.
    2. In a bowl, mix sugar and flour. Add eggs and egg yolks to mixture and whisk until fully combined.
    3. Remove vanilla bean pods, and add warm milk mixture until fully combined.
    4. Add melted butter and rum to the mixture, whisk until combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, ideally 48 hours.
    Note: The batter can rest for up to 5 days; a longer rest time will improve the final product.
    5. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 385ยฐF, pour into canelรฉ mold and, bake for 40 minutes, until golden brown

Notes

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Governor’s Ball Facts

Date of the first Governors Ball :
March 26, 1958, following the 30th Academy Awards presentation. Held at the
Beverly Hilton Hotel in the Grand Ballroom
Number of past Governors’ Balls: 66
Number of times there has not been a Governors Ball (since 1958) :
2 (40th and 93rd Academy Awards) โ€“ cancellations due to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
assassination and the COVID-19 pandemic
Size of the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood: 25,090 square feet

The 98th Oscarsยฎ, set for March 15, 2026, with Conan Oโ€™Brien returning as host, promises a celebration of cinemaโ€™s most compelling work from 2025. at the Dolbyยฎ Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. This will be televised live on ABC, streamed live on Hulu, and will air live in more than 200 territories worldwide.

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Eileenโ€™s Family Lemon Bars: A Cherished Tradition

Eileenโ€™s Family Lemon Bars: A Cherished Tradition

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Eileenโ€™s lemon bars were the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, made with care and a touch of love. Baking was one of her favorite ways to show affection, especially for her seven children, who eagerly awaited a batch fresh from the oven.

Every summer, her lemon bars became a highlight at family gatherings, often served alongside a big bucket of KFC chickenโ€”a simple but cherished tradition. The bars, dusted generously with powdered sugar, carried the taste of sunshine and togetherness.

More than just a dessert, these lemon bars were a reminder of Eileenโ€™s warmth, her laughter in the kitchen, and the joy she found in feeding her family.

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Eileen’s Lemon Bars

These bright, tangy squares quickly became a timeless favorite โ€” a perfect balance of buttery crust and citrusy sweetness. This recipe appeared in the 1963 Betty Crocker's Cook Book, which helped popularize the dessert nationwide.ย ย 
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword 4chion Foodie, bake, cooking, family recipe, lemon bars, Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings 16

Equipment

Ingredients

Crust

  • 2 Cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 CUp Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 Cup Butter Chilled and cube before using

Filling

  • 4 Eggs
  • 2 Cups Sugar
  • 1/4 Cup Flour
  • 6 TSBP Lemon Juice Fresh lemons provide a tart tangy flavor
  • 1/2 C Shifted Powdered Sugar Save for dusting at the end

Instructions

Crust

  • Mix flour, sugar, and salt. Combine cold, cubed butter with the flour mixture until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs withpea-sized pieces of butter. Press mixture into a 9×13" greased pan. Food tip: Line the baking pan with parchment paper. Bake 18-20 min. until golden brown. Coolc ompletely

Filling

  • Beat eggs, sugar, flour, and lemon juice w/electric mixer until well-blended. Pour mixture over cooled crust. Bake 25-30min. cool completely. Dust with sifted powdered sugar

Notes

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Eileenโ€™s Family Lemon Bars Recipe

Food: The Great Connector

Food is the great connector, linking us to our ancestors through recipes, memories, traditions, and love. It evokes the warmth of a grandmotherโ€™s kitchen and the comforting aromas of something simmering on the stove, speaking a language older than words. With every bite, we remember who we are and carry those stories forward, nourishing the future with the essence of the past.

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The Winger Legacy: Lives, Love, and Bootlegger Beans

The Winger Legacy: Lives, Love, and Bootlegger Beans

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Five generations of family history and tradition connect through stories, names, and recipes. Peery Manford Winger, who worked hard to provide for his family, passed down resilience that shaped those who came after him. Noah Winger, who served in the Civil War, carried a spirit of endurance and sacrifice that still inspires his descendants. In more recent times, little Jolene Ann Moss celebrated with cowboy hats, baked beans, and birthday joy. Even a dish like Bootlegger Beans, hearty and flavored with bacon, molasses, and tradition, carries with it the taste of togetherness, linking the past and present around the family table.

Jolene Ann’s First Year

On a sunny day filled with laughter and cowboy hats, the family gathered to celebrate Jolene Annโ€™s very first birthday, her โ€œfirst rodeo.โ€ The house was alive with the sounds of birthday fun as we enjoyed a hearty meal of ribs, potato salad, corn bread, and baked beans. Dressed in our cowboy best, we marked this special milestone with joy and gratitude.

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Jolene’s First Rodeo

Joleneโ€™s first year of life was filled with both challenges and triumphs. Born with a cleft lip, she grew strong and healthy, gaining the weight needed for surgery. From the very beginning, we loved her beautiful smile, and after her surgery, she brought us a brand-new one. It took a little while to get used to the change, but her smiles remained just as radiant, each one a gift of happiness.

Her personality shone through from the start. Jolene is a calm, cheerful child who loves to snuggle and play with her toys. She has a playful streak, often teasing and exploring the world around her, filling her home with joy and laughter.

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Olivia and Jolene Moss

Jolene has brought endless joy and entertainment to the family in her first year of life. Surrounded by love, cowboy cheer, and the warmth of family tradition, her first birthday was a true celebration of her journey and the bright future ahead.

Jolene’s Name

Her name carries deep family meaning, tying together generations of women: Chloe Ann (maternal great-grandmother); Jo Ann (her paternal grandmother); Kara Ann (niece); and me. In this way, Jolene Annโ€™s name honors her family roots as she begins her own story.

Perry and Chloe Winger Home
Perry and Chloe Winger Home

The Life of Perry Manford Winger

Perry Manford Winger (Paternal Great Grandfather) was born June 18, 1876, in Spickard, Missouri. He was the 8th of nine children.  

They lived in Missouri, farming. His father, Noah, was a farmer and a horse trader. They were not financially well-off, and they lived in very humble circumstances, but they had love, respect, and consideration for one another.[n]

Preston, Idaho

Perry moved to Preston, Idaho, with his family in 1906. He lived the rest of his life there. He married Chloe Ann Dixon on  November 13, 1908, in Salt Lake City, Utah. They had 8 children.  

He was a good carpenter and built a beautiful home in Preston for his family. The home had all the modern amenities of the time: electricity, running water, and a water heater.[g] The family lived with Joseph Gaily (his brother-in-law) on their farm for a few years while Perry built the home.

He was a farmer as a “sharecropper” for various people and worked for the Preston police department. He was an all-around good man and was well-liked by everyone.[o]

Ancil (paternal grandfather) states, โ€œMy father worked on the police department at night. Father was a good carpenter and he built a nice home for the family in Preston on a five acre farm. The family moved in when I was one year old. The home was equipped with plumbing and electric lights. I remember my father would come home in the morning and I would climb upon his knee while he ate his breakfast. I was four years old when Father died. He died of a ruptured appendix on June 15, 1920.โ€ [f]

Appendicitis

Etta Lydia Dixon, Perryโ€™s sister-in-law, passed away from the Spanish flu on February 2, 1920. Perry took his family to assist her spouse with the 6 young children and farming duties in Banida, ID, in June. While there, Perry felt he had strained his back. As time went on, he became very ill. The family journeyed back to Preston, ID. When they arrived, he had gangrenous appendicitis. He passed away on June 15, 1920. He left behind his wife, Chloe Ann, five months pregnant, and seven young children.

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Perry Wingerโ€™s Legacy

Lyman Myrl Winger

Lyman Myrl Winger (Paternal Great-Uncle) was the eldest child of Perry Manford Winger. He was an American film industry technician who specialized in the camera and electrical departments during Hollywoodโ€™s mid-20th-century studio era. His career took him to Los Angeles, where he contributed behind the scenes on a variety of productions (Mame and The Great Train Robbery).

During filming, he worked with lighting, power, and camera operations to meet the demanding standards. Outside of work, Winger maintained ties to his Idaho roots and his faith in God. He lost his eyesight due to Macular Degeneration and had Parkinsonโ€™s disease in his later years.

He was a father to one son, Robert Eli, who was adopted.[d] His first wife passed away on January 11, 1946. [d] He married Jennie Calder Watson on July 2, 1949. He passed away on October 7, 1996, at the age of 86.[e]

Blanche Winger Barrymore

Blanche Winger Barrymore (Paternal Great-Aunt) was a photographer who worked for Pacific Bell. She was beautiful and independent throughout her life. Blanche lost her eyesight due to Macular Degeneration. She passed away on June 22, 2010, in Ketchum, Idaho. Just 2 months shy of her 100th birthday.

She married William “Bill” Barrymore, a Hollywood stuntman and silent-screen white-hat Western movie star. She was the mother of two sons, Douglas William Barrymore (moved to Switzerland) and Richard (Dickie) Barrymore, a major figure in American ski culture, known for his films and writing. His memoir is Breaking Even.  

Lloyd Dixon Winger

Lloyd Dixon Winger (Paternal Great-Uncle) was born on April 18, 1914, as a twin. After trying acting, he joined the Navy as a photographer. He worked as an insurance agent following the war.  He married Gloria Flo Pugh; her first husband died shortly after their wedding in a plane crash. She attempted suicide upon receiving the telegram.[l] Lloyd had 4 children, the oldest died shortly after birth. Lloyd was killed in an auto accident when he crashed into a logging truck on an icy road. He was suffering from cancer at the time. He passed on December 13, 1991.[k]

Floyd Dixon Winger

Floyd Dixon Winger was born on April 18, 1914, as a twin, was a member of the Sea Bees, a unit of combat engineers in the Navy, during World War II. During the war he was on a Naval construction ship. He was a Battalion carpenter. His first assignment was on a ship going to Alaska. Later, he was transferred to the South Pacific, where he remained until the war ended in 1945. Following the war he utilized this skill to later work behind the scenes on films such as Ben-Hur, Moses, and others.[b] He often stated, โ€œMarilyn Monroe was always late; it is always about her. We would stand around waiting for her during filming.โ€

He married Clara Luella Ellingson on June 10, 1948, in Los Angeles, California. They were the parents of Gary Ronald Winger, Penny Lee Winger, Beverly Ellingson Winger (died at birth), and Floyd Ellingson Winger. He passed away on June 27, 2011.

Our family visited him in Seal Beach in 1999. We enjoyed dinner at the Old Country Buffet, discussions about working on films, and giving my son a red bow tie. He told my son to wear a bow tie, a sign of dignity, respect, and passion.

Ancil Winger

Ancil Winger (Paternal Grandfather) was the 5th child of Perry Medford Winger. As a baby, he was often placed in a bassinet that hung from the ceiling so the 18-month-old twins would not bother the baby.

He obtained a degree in husbandry. This provided a future to make ice cream for Meadow Gold throughout his entire career. Ancil was well respected for his dedication and hard work. They gave him several promotions, retired as a plant manager in Pocatello.

He had a strong faith in Jesus Christ and was dedicated to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. During his lifeetime he served the church in various leadership positions therefore, providing guidance and direction in their faith.

The father of 3 sons, Keith, Dennis, and Larry. Accordingly met his sweetheart, Florence Bernice Wright, at a church dance, and the rest is history. He passed away on February 22, 2006.[g]

Eldon Dixon Winger

Eldon Dixon Winger (Paternal Great-Uncle) was born April 27, 1917. After the death of his father, he was taken by an aunt to live in Los Angeles. He lived with Aunt Carol and Harmer Cartwright.[a] This was done without Grandma Chloe giving permission. He lived here his entire childhood. He had little contact with his siblings until later in life.[b]

He married Margaret Ann Smith in 1946. He adopted Silvia Ann Winger, Margaretโ€™s daughter. Caroline Margaret Young and Eldon married in 1974. He passed July 31, 1991.

Fae Dixon Winger

Fae Dixon Winger was born on April 17, 1919. She lived in Milton, West Virginia. She had 2 daughters. Annetta Powers died before turning 1 year old. Her faithfulness was as a dedicated member of Bethel Baptist Church. She married Alvin DuWayne John in 1937, and her second husband in 1941 was Roy Vinson Powers. She passed away on October 19, 2004, in Charleston, West Virginia.[h]

Bootlegger Beans
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Bootlegger Beans

Ancilโ€™s Bootleg Beans

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Ancil Winger’s Bootleg Beans

Hereโ€™s a beautifully worded recipe post for Ancilโ€™s Bootlegger Beans, updated by his granddaughter for modern kitchens using dry beans and homemade seasoning blends. Perfect for family gatherings.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword 4chion Foodie, baked beans, bootlegger bean, dinner, family Recipes, Food
Prep Time 14 hours
Cook Time 4 hours
Servings 8

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Lb Dry Great Northern beans soaked overnight
  • 7 Slices Thick-cut bacon or salt pork chopped
  • 1 Medium Onion diced
  • 2 Cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 Cup Tomato puree or crushed canned tomatoes
  • ยฝ Cup Brown sugar
  • 2 TBSP Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 TPS ย Dry mustard powder
  • 1 TSP Black pepper
  • 1 TSP Tsp salt
  • ยฝ TSP Smoked paprika
  • ยผ Cup Bootleg whiskey optional

Instructions

  • Soak the beans overnight, then drain and rinse. Simmer beans until almost soft in a saucepan.
  • In a Dutch oven or heavy pot, fry the bacon over medium heat until browned.
  • Add onion and garlic; cook until soft and fragrant.
  • Stir in soaked beans, tomato puree, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard powder, salt, and spices. Pour enough water to cover the beans by about 1 inch. Add optional whiskey.
  • Cover and simmer low and slow for 3โ€“4 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender and the sauce thickens. Add water if needed during cooking.
    ย ย ย ย 
  • ย Taste and adjust seasoning. The flavor deepens as it sits. This is great, made ahead.

Notes

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Noah Winger Legacy

Noah Winger (2nd paternal great-grandfather) was born on April 6, 1836, at Cave Springs, Virginia. As a young man, he lived a short time in Charleston, Iowa, where he met his wife, Lavina Catherine Gates. They married on November 13, 1859. He then moved to Missouri, where he raised his family of six boys and three girls.

Civil War

On September 12, 1861, Noah Winger was called to serve in the Civil War as a Private in Captain T. T. Tallisโ€™s Company โ€œI,โ€ 18th Regiment of Missouri Veteran Infantry Volunteers.

Family tradition holds that it was during this enlistment that the โ€œtโ€ was dropped from the surname Wingert, leaving the simpler form Winger that his descendants carry today. The story says his uncles encouraged the change, believing the shorter spelling was easier and perhaps more Americanized during a time of great national conflict.

Service with the 18th Missouri Infantry

The 18th Missouri Infantry was part of the Unionโ€™s Western Theater campaigns. The regiment saw heavy marching, long campaigns, and some of the warโ€™s hardest-fought battles:

  • Battle of Shiloh (April 1862): One of the warโ€™s bloodiest early battles, where the 18th Missouri endured fierce combat and heavy casualties.
    • Officers and staff
      • 22 were killed, mortally wounded or missing in action. Many of those missing were taken prisoner
    • Of the rank and file,
      • 19 were killed, 124 were missing, 60 were wounded, 66 men died of disease
      • 28 deserted after the battle[r]
  • Siege of Corinth (May 1862): The regiment took part in the push to capture this key Confederate rail hub in Mississippi.
  • Campaigns in Tennessee and Georgia (1863โ€“64): The regiment marched across the South, fighting in smaller battles, guarding supply lines, and aiding in major offensives.
  • Chattanooga Campaign (1863): The regiment was present in the struggle to secure this vital city, which became the Unionโ€™s gateway into the Deep South. [q]

Noah served faithfully for three years, enduring the hardships of long marches, poor rations, camp diseases, and the strain of battle. On November 13, 1864, he was honorably discharged at Chattanooga, Tennessee. A battle-worn soldier returning to civilian life.

Mormon Missionaries

While in Missouri, the Mormon missionaries were proselytizing. The story goes, โ€œAbout this time, some of Noah’s family, other members of the extended family, and the neighbors had joined together and were going to tar and feather the missionaries and run them out of the county. About a month after, that, these Elders were headed for the ferry over the River Nodaway that Jessie Winger (one of Noah’s sons) ran and stopped at Noah and Lovina Winger’s home again for the night. Before night came, the neighbors came over and said โ€˜We are going to tar and feather those Mormon Elders tonight and we were wondering if you would help us?โ€™ Grampa Noah said, โ€˜By golly boys, I’ll sure help you. You see that granary over there, now you come over tonight and I’ll be there with a shotgun and the first @#$#%^% that shows up, I’ll blow his head right off!โ€™ and he meant it. They didn’t come.โ€[s]

Addie Leora, Noah, and Lovina joined the Mormon church in Missouri. After Addie joined, she came out to Utah. Perry and Joseph Erastus joined while living in Preston, Idaho. None of the rest of the family ever joined.

Preston, Idaho

They came out west about 1906 and settled in Preston, Idaho. In 1907, they bought a small house in Preston. He showed love to his family. They had love in the home. He spent the remainder of his life here. He passed away on May 12, 1913.[s]

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Baked Beans History

Baked beans have a surprisingly deep history that ties together Indigenous food traditions, early colonial life, and later American and British cuisine. Hereโ€™s an overview:

  • Indigenous Roots
    • Long before Europeans arrived, Native peoples in North America were cooking beans with maple syrup, venison fat, and bear fat in earthen pots buried in the ground.
    • Narragansett, Penobscot, and Iroquois prepared beans with corn and squashโ€”the famous โ€œThree Sistersโ€ combination that provided balanced nutrition
  • Colonial Adaptation
    • When the Puritans and Pilgrims settled in New England (1600s), they learned bean cookery from Native peoples.
    • Colonists replaced maple syrup and fat with molasses and salt pork, both readily available from trade.
  • Boston & Molasses
    • In the 1700sโ€“1800s, Boston became central to the Triangular Trade: rum, molasses, and enslaved people.
    • Molasses (a byproduct of sugar production) became the signature sweetener in baked beans, earning Boston the nickname โ€œBeantown.โ€
  • In 1869, the H. J. Heinz Company (how does Gordon Ramsey feel about Heinz beans?) began selling canned baked beans in the UK. They quickly became a staple, often eaten on toast, a tradition still common today.
    • Heinz popularized canned baked beans globally, especially in the UK.
    • In the U.S., brands like Bushโ€™s and Campbellโ€™s dominate, with sweet-savory styles. (Facts generated by ChatGPT)

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Food: The Great Connector

Food is the great connector, linking us to our ancestors through recipes, memories, traditions, and love. It evokes the warmth of a grandmotherโ€™s kitchen and the comforting aromas of something simmering on the stove, speaking a language older than words. With every bite, we remember who we are and carry those stories forward, nourishing the future with the essence of the past.

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Relationships

Relationship Perry Manford Winger son
Relationship Noah Winger
Relationship Noah Winger
Relationship to Chloe Ann Dixon
Relationship Gloria Flo Pugh Winger
Relationship to Lyman Myrl Winger
Relationship to Blanche Winger
Relationship Lloyd Dixon Winger
Relationship Flloyd Dixon Winger
Relationship Ancil Winger Family History Connectivity Recipe
Relationship to Eldon Dixon Winger
Relationship to Fae Dixon Winger Paternal great aunt
Relationship Perry Manford Winger son

References

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  5. FamilySearch. (n.d.). [Lyman Myrl Winger]. Retrieved August 13, 2025, from    https://www.familysearch.org/en/tree/person/about/KWC1-BXD
  6. Winger, A. (1994). The life story of Ancil Winger: As dictated by Ancil Winger (P. Wolf & T. Wolf, Eds.). Ancil Winger Family.Winger, D. (2025, June 14). Grandpa meets Grandma [Oral history recording]. Ancil Winger
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  8. FamilySearch. (n.d.). [Fae Dixon Winger]. Retrieved August 13, 2025, from    https://www.familysearch.org/en/tree/person/details/9N34-P7P
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  13. FamilySearch. (n.d.). [Life of Floyd Dixon Winger Page 2 of 3]. Retrieved August 14, 2025, from  https://www.familysearch.org/en/tree/person/memories/KW8R-V1R
  14. FamilySearch. (n.d.). [Noah Winger History]. Retrieved August 14, 2025, from https://tinyurl.com/mvu8hemn
  15. FamilySearch. (n.d.). [Perry Manford Winger Collaborate]. Retrieved August 14, 2025, from  https://www.familysearch.org/en/tree/person/collaborate/KWZ7-S2S
  16. FamilySearch. (n.d.). [Etta Lydia Dixon Memories] Retrieved August 14, 2025, from  https://www.familysearch.org/en/tree/person/memories/KWCP-QS8
  17. National Park Service (n.d) [UNION MISSOURI VOLUNTEERS 18th Regiment, Missouri Infantry] Retrieved August 24, 2025, from  https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-battle-units-detail.htm?battleUnitCode=UMO0018RI&utm_source=chatgpt.com
  18. The Missouri State Archives (winter/spring 2015) (pg.10, 11) [The Missouri State Where History Begins Special Genealogy Issue] Retrieved August 24, 2025, from https://www.sos.mo.gov/CMSImages/Archives/2015_WinterSpring.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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Ancil Wingerโ€™s Ice Cream: A Taste of Family History

Ancil Wingerโ€™s Ice Cream: A Taste of Family History

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When my granddaughter Ellie churned her first batch of homemade ice cream this week, I couldn’t help but think of my grandfather, Ancil Winger, and the magic that poured from his creamery decades ago. Family stories tell how his ice cream was served to the troops training for the atomic bomb mission, cold comfort in a time of tension. As a child, I remember visiting the factory, riding the frightening pull freight elevator to watch in awe as thick, velvety cream transformed into something joyous. We would eat chocolate-covered peanuts and a small cup of vanilla ice cream with a wooden spoon.

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Today, the tradition continues in new and tender ways. My son reads Ice Cream Face to his little ones and me at bedtime. Clementine, wide-eyed and full of wonder, tells me about her adventure with the neighborhood ice cream truck. Just before the Fourth of July, the girls enjoy Tillamook Ice Cream, a family beach tradition. These may be small moments, but they echo a legacy.

From military mess halls to sticky-fingered summer afternoons, ice cream has always been more than a treat in our family; it is a taste of family history that ties us together. One scoop at a time, we keep Ancilโ€™s spirit alive.

Ancil Wingerโ€™s Ice Cream

Ancil Winger (paternal grandfather) lived a life marked by faith, family, and service. Born October 4, 1915, in Preston, Idaho, he was the son of Perry Manford (paternal great-grandfather) and Chole Ann Dixon Winger (paternal great-grandmother).

Young Ancil

Ancil states, โ€œmy father worked on the police department at night. Father was a good carpenter and he built a nice home for the family in Preston on a five-acre farm. The family moved in when I was one year old. The home was equipped with plumbing and electric lights. I remember my father would come home in the morning, and I would climb upon his knee while he ate his breakfast. I was four years old when Father died. He died of a ruptured appendix on June 15, 1920.โ€ [f]

When Grandpa Ancil was just thirteen years old, he left home to work for a farmer named Clarence Talbert. He lived with the Talbert family, rose early to do chores, and attended school right alongside their children. Life on the farm was not easy, but Ancil was dependable. Later, he worked for another farmer, Harold Johnson. His days were tending to the animals, milking the cows by hand, and caring for the plants in every season. It built the strength and character we all remember in him.

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Ancil, Bernice, Dennis, and Keith

Ancil Goes to College

โ€œWhen I finished high school in 1935, I had earned a scholarship from the U.P. Railroad. I went to the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho. To help stretch the money, I hitched hiked [sic] to Moscow to go to school. It took me three days to make the trip. One time, I picked up a stranger and we hooked on a freight train, in the dark, at Weiser, Idaho. It was that evening that I learned that it never pays to gamble. I got with the wrong people and I lost almost all of my money. I only had thirty-five cents left. As a result, I went hungry for awhile.[sic]โ€[f]

Ancil Winger’s Ice Cream- For World War II Soldiers

His first job after college was with Arden Dairy, where he worked for two years. He was deferred from enlistment in World War II, because he was working in food. Ice cream became a necessary treat during the war. There was a ban on liquor for the troops on the ships; ice cream was the replacement. Ice cream shops floated in the water. This boosted morale.

During that time, he met the love of his life at a local dance. Their connection was instant, and they quickly fell deeply in love. Their engagement came soon after, a testament to their strong bond and shared dedication. As they were making plans for their future together, an unexpected change shifted the course of their lives.

Sudden Changes

Ancil got a job offer with Meadow Gold Dairy in Provo, UT. He quickly took the train to Pocatello. He was there to take Bernice (paternal grandmother) to Provo, UT. A 2nd stop was Prescott, ID, for his mother. They stopped in Logan to get the marriage license. The 3rd stop was in Salt Lake City, UT. They married on April 10, 1940, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Chloe was the witness to their marriage. (great-grandmother) [g] Together, they had three children: Dennis Ray, Larry Dean, and Keith A. Winger.

Meadow Gold provided well for my grandfather, Ancil. His success led to promotions that required the family to relocate, including a move to Hawaii. This is a tough opportunity for the family. They returned to the States 6 months later. He became the plant manager in Pocatello, ID. He received various awards for his ice cream.[g] He retired in 1978 from the Meadow Gold plant in Pocatello, ID. He continued as a consultant with Meadow Gold until 1984.

Ice Cream Retirement

They moved to Salt Lake City to care for their son, Keithโ€™s M.S., and be closer to Dennis and Larry. He took care of his wife. She had several illnesses that required help. Keith and Bernice both passed within 20 days of each other in 1992.

Grandpa Ancilโ€™s dedication to the gospel of Jesus Christ was unparalleled. He served faithfully in many bishoprics, offering marriage counseling, organizing welfare efforts, and raising funds for church buildings and programs. At one point, there was no bishopโ€™s office available, so he opened his home for interviews. My dad remembers sitting with other members, watching TV in the living room while they waited for their turn. [d] Grandpa Ancil served in the Church in some capacity his entire life, a quiet, steady pillar of faith and service.

He would often say to me, โ€œYou are my mother, you remind me so much of her.โ€ I was born on October 19, her birthday, just eleven months after she passed away.

He passed away on February 22, 2006.

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Edmund Durfee
Morley Settlement Burning

Ancestor Edmund Durfee, Mormon Martyr

Edmund Durfee (paternal 4th great-grandfather) was born on October 3, 1788, in Tivertonโ€”a small coastal town in the late 1700s known for its farming, fishing, and shipbuilding. Many families in the area, including the Durfees, were part of the colonial and early American fabric since 1660 when Thomas Durfee immigrated to America from England.

Marriage and Family

He met Magdalena Pickle and they married in 1810. They settled in Montgomery, New York. The 6 children were born here. In 1822, the family moved to Amboy, New York. He bought some land, built a home, and had a wonderful garden filled with maple trees. The 6 more children were born here.

The family moved west to Ohio, selling their home in Amboy, in 1830. Here was baptized into the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1831. In December of that year, he left for a mission for the church. He moved his family to Far West, Missouri. They were excited to join the saints. The dream was temple work and being eternally sealed together. Here, the temple site was dedicated, but never completed.

Expulsion of the Church Members

They moved once again in 1835 to Kirkland, Ohio. The Kirkland temple was completed, and Edmund was one of the few who placed the cornerstone. The last child, Nephi, was born here. They moved from Ohio as tensions rose around Mormons.

Therefore, they settled in Caldwell, Missouri. This was a dedicated county for the LDS church members. Tension grew when the church members went to vote. The governor soon ordered the expulsion of the church members.

They were driven out by violent mobs who invaded their homes, committed atrocities against women, and killed 17 men. All weaponsโ€”even household items like kitchen knivesโ€”were confiscated. Fearing for their lives and with no means to defend themselves, they fled in a state of panic.

Peaceful Living in Yelrom, IL

Therefore, in November 1838, Edmund moved to Yelrom, IL. Soon they enjoyed peaceful living and their religion for a few years. President Joseph Smith was martyred in 1844, bringing new uprisings and tensions between local communities and church members.

Murdered for A Gallon of Whiskey

“In September 1845, mobs ransacked and burned his home, barn, and grain, forcing him to escape with his family to nearby Nauvoo. A month later, Edmund joined other displaced Mormons to recover their crops in Morleyโ€™s Settlement.
The property of Solomon Hancock became the central location for that effort. Sometime near midnight on November 15, 1845, a mob set fire to one of Hancockโ€™s haystacks. Edmund and others rushed out to fight the fire and save a nearby barn from burning. A whistle was heard and the ambush began. The mobsters emerged from the darkness and began firing. Edmund was shot and immediately died.
Apparently, the ambush was a form of sport for the mobsters; a gallon of whiskey was awarded to the first one who could kill a Mormon. After Edmund fell, the attackers melted back into the darkness of the night.”[h]

This family would suffer another loss when their mother passed May 17, 1850, at Council Bluffs, waiting to walk to Utah.[i]

Durfeeโ€™s Maternal and Paternal Connection

Ida Pauline Nicholas (My 2nd maternal great-grandaunt) married Henry Dennison Durfee. The connections to Ida are: William Jones (2nd maternal great-grandfather on my grandmother’s side) married Idaโ€™s sister, Mary Ann Nicholas. George Ward (2nd maternal great-uncle on my grandfather’s side) married Ida’s sister, Eunice Alice Nicholas. On my paternal side, Edmund (paternal 4th great-grandfather) and his daughter Dolly Durfee (paternal 3rd great-grandmother) connect the paternal side. The maternal and paternal families are related through Thomas Durfee (9th paternal Great-grandfather).

All Roads To Thomas Durfee

Thomas was born in 1643 in Exeter, Devonshire, England. Immigrating to America, settling in Rhode Island as an indentured servant. He is contracted with Peter Tallsman. He has several run-ins with the law. One incident, โ€œhe was convicted of a breach of contract with his employer, Peter Tallman, and, later that year, of participating in a scandalous relationship with Ann Hill Tallman, a woman 10 years his senior and the wife of his employer.โ€ [e]

Ann (9th paternal great-grandmother) refused to return to her husband, Peter Tallman, โ€œhe was known to be a disagreeable and volatile man. When Ann told the court that she would rather die than return to her husband, the court granted Peter Tallman a bill of divorce.โ€[e]

Ann and Thomas live in a common-law marriage and have 5 more children; Peter and his 2nd wife raised their first child. โ€œThomas and Ann were convicted of fornication and were sentenced to either lashes with a whip or a monetary fine. Thomas paid the fines.โ€[e] He was admitted a freeman of the town of Portsmouth, I.I., May 6, 1673.

A Man of Honor: Thomas Durfee

Above all, he became a man of honor and nobility in the community; Thomas was the town deputy. The Durfees were highly respected in the early colonies of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. โ€œNumerous of Thomas and Annโ€™s descendants fought in the Revolutionary War, one of whom, Col. Joseph Durfee, was an officer in the Continental Army. Joseph served under General George Washington in battles against British General William Howe. Over the years, Durfee served on various town councils and in the state legislature. Two were prominent judges, including one who served on the Rhode Island State Supreme Court.โ€[l]

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Ann Durfee’s Story [h]

Thomas Marries

On August 2, 1698, it is mentioned that Thomas has a wife, Deliverance Tripp. They had 2 daughters. Thomas passed on July 12, 1712. His will stated, โ€œTo wife Deliverance, and two daughters, rest of land; to wife, all movable estate. A Negro slave called Jack for life and at her death value of said slave shall be equally divided between 2 daughters.โ€[j]

โ€œIt was a common practice for slaves to adopt the surname of their owners, hence Jack was known as Jack Durfee. Wills and estates inventories of early residents list slaves, bequeathed to the heirs of the deceased, along with other property. Slavery was abolished in Rhode Island in 1783.โ€[k] Rhode Island had the highest proportion of slaveholding households in New England. [chatGPT] Today, this term is considered outdated and offensive. We include it here only as a historical reference while acknowledging Jackโ€™s full humanity and the injustices.

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Ruth’s Ice Cream

Ruth loved ice creamโ€”it was always a special treat in a cone when we visited. This homemade recipe captures the sweetness of those summer evenings and the joy she shared in every scoop.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword dessert, family recipe, ice cream, Vanilla ice cream
Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 2 hours
Servings 8

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 Eggs beaten light and fluffy
  • 2 Cups sugar
  • ยผ tsp. salt
  • 3 Cups heavy whipping cream do not whip
  • 1 TBSP Vanilla white vanilla is a good option
  • 2 QRTS 8 cups Whole Milk

Instructions

  • Beat eggs until very well. Light.
  • Gradually add sugar and salt. Beat the mixture well.
  • Then add heavy cream and vanilla. Do not whip the cream before adding.
  • Add milk last.
  • Mix well. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
  • Using a dasher (an addition to a Kitchen Aid mixer or ice cream maker, follow the manufacturerโ€™s directions.
  • You may add additions after 15 minutes.
  • Freeze the ice cream 2 ยฝ hours before serving.

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Tracy General Store, Almo, Idaho

At the heart of Almo, Idaho, stands the Tracy General Store, where a cherished tradition lives onโ€”homemade ice cream, made in small batches right on site. Serving ice cream is more than a product; it is part of the Durfeesโ€™ legacy of hospitality. Reviews highlight homemade scoops as the storeโ€™s standout attraction.

Whether it is vanilla custard-style, chocolate, or seasonal fruit swirls, each batch connects visitors to generations past, when treats were crafted, not processed; shared, not shelved. It is more than dessertโ€”it is heritage you can hold in a cone.

The Tracy General Store is one of the oldest continuously operating general stores in the United States. Located in Almo, residents have relied on the old-timey store since it opened in 1894[c]. A store visited often by Grandma Ruth and Grandpa Lawrence. This ia a stop for a snack and ice cream when visiting Almo for funerals.

Longtime resident Jake Bruesch recalled in a 1974 interview that, โ€œcirca 1920 Albert Tracy brought in a herd of Wisconsin cows, Holstein cows, . . . and a bunch of us bought ’em โ€” five or ten or fifteen each . . . and started to milk ’em and bought separators and separated milk and sold the cream for a good many years.”[a].

The current owners, Kent and Janis Durfee; have continued the ice cream tradition with vanilla, chocolate, and the occasional seasonal flavors.

Vanilla Bean History

“The vanilla plant was flourishing in Mexico, and by the late 18th century, a few plants were sent to Paris, London, Europe and Asia, in hopes of producing the bean in other areas. Although the vine would grow and flower, it would not produce any beans. French colonists brought vanilla beans to Rรฉunion around 1820.

Beaumont had been teaching young Edmond how to tend to the various plants on his estate. He taught him how to hand-pollinate a watermelon plant. Beaumont had previously planted vanilla beans, and had just one vine growing for over twenty years, but was also unable to produce any beans on the vine. Young Edmond began to study the plant and made a discovery. He carefully probed the plant and found the part of the flower that produced the pollen. Edmond then discovered the stigma, the part of the plant that needed to be dusted with the pollen to produce the bean. He used a blade of grass to separate the two flaps and properly fertilized the plant.

Shortly afterwards, while walking through the gardens, Beaumont noticed two packs of vanilla beans flourishing on the vine and was astonished when young Edmond told him that he was responsible for the pollination.”[m] Edmond was 12 when he made this discovery. He would teach other plantations on pollination. He was awarded his freedom. He was never paid for his discovery, he did outreach the govenor regarding payment, but never received a response.

Vanilla Ice Cream and Segregation

In the Jim Crow era (late 1800sโ€“mid 1900s), racial segregation laws extended beyond schools, transportation, and public facilities โ€” they often shaped access to leisure, dining, and even specific foods.

Southern social customs forbade Black people from being served vanilla ice cream, except on Independence Day (July 4th).

  • On other days, they might be limited to chocolate or fruit flavors instead.
  • This wasnโ€™t a formal law everywhere, but rather a widespread racial custom and form of humiliation.

The restriction was symbolic โ€” vanilla was associated with purity and whiteness, and denying it to Black people reinforced racist social hierarchies. [[chatGPT]

โ€œPeople in Stamps used to say that the whites in our town were so prejudiced that a Negro couldnโ€™t buy vanilla ice cream except on the Fourth of July.”[n]

Ice Cream Through History

  • 200 BCE: China early versions of frozen desserts were made from a mixture of milk and rice packed in snow.
  • 800-1300 AD: The Arab world introduced milk-based frozen desserts, including early forms of sherbet.
  • 1686: England, ice cream was served at royal banquets. โ€œIcy creamsโ€ became fashionable among the elite.
  • 1744: USA ice cream came to America. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were fans; Jefferson had an 18-step vanilla recipe.
  • 1843: Nancy Johnson (USA) patented the hand-cranked ice cream freezer โ€” democratizing ice cream for home use.
  • 1850: On July 4, 1850, President Taylor attended Independence Day festivities at the Washington Monument grounds. He reportedly consumed:
    • Chilled milk
    • Iced water
    • Fresh fruits, possibly cherries
    • A large quantity of ice cream

He returned to the White House and soon fell seriously ill with severe stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea. He passed away five days later. Ice Cream took the blame, but there was no cause of death.

Ice Cream Food Facts

  • Lait – Milk
  • A la mode – pie served with ice cream
  • Ice – to cool by adding ice or surrounding it with ice
  • Cream – to beat fat and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. The fat content of milk
  • Milch cows are female cows kept primarily for producing milk.
  • Churning – can be an attachment to your KitchenAid Mixer or an old-fashioned ice cream maker that uses ice and rock salt. [d]

French Ice Cream is custard-based. Milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, salt, and cream 20%. Scald milk in a double broiler made with hot milk, stirring constantly. Cook in a double boiler until it coats a spoon. Strain and cool before churning. Churn and freeze. Creamy velvety scoopable ice cream. [d]

Philadelphia-style vanilla. Cream, milk, and sugarโ€”no eggs. Lighter, sometimes icier, Cleaner, and more delicate (ideal for fruit or fresh flavors or vanilla). The base is uncooked, making it faster and easier. Quick to make [chatGPT]

Food is the great connector, linking us to our ancestors through recipes, memories, traditions, and love. It evokes the warmth of a grandmotherโ€™s kitchen and the comforting aromas of something simmering on the stove, speaking a language older than words. With every bite, we remember who we are and carry those stories forward, nourishing the future with the essence of the past.

What is your favorite family food or ice cream memory? Share here using #4chionstyle #4chionfoodie

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Reference

  1. 166 Ibid., p. 7; Elba Ward, Cassia Stake, Historical Records and Minutes, 1881-1904, Manuscript #LR2566 23, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Historical Department, Salt Lake City, Utah; B. Ward, “History of Almo, n.p.; Jake and Ida Bruesch, interviewed by AW. Dawson, Oral History #180, p. 16. Accessed here https://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/ciro/hrs2n.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com
  2. World Atlas. (n.d.). 7 Old-timey general stores in Idaho. Retrieved June 14, 2025, from https://www.worldatlas.com/places/7-old-timey-general-stores-in-idaho.html
  3. Visit Southern Idaho. (n.d.). Tracy General Store. Visit Southern Idaho. Retrieved June 18, 2025, from https://www.visitsouthidaho.com/adventure/tracy-general-store/
  4. Wenzel, G. L. (1979). Wenzelโ€™s menu maker (2nd ed.). John L. Wenzel and Sons. ยฉ 1979 by George L. Wenzel.FamilySearch. (n.d.).
  5. Thomas Durfeeโ€”Spawning a Noble Family from Trouble and Scandal [Memory]. FamilySearch. Retrieved June 22, 2025  https://www.familysearch.org/en/tree/person/memories/27J3-NQ2
  6. Winger, A. (1994). The life story of Ancil Winger: As dictated by Ancil Winger (P. Wolf & T. Wolf, Eds.). Ancil Winger Family.
  7. Winger, D. (2025, June 14). Grandpa meets Grandma [Oral history recording]. Ancil Winger Family Oral History Collection.
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97th Oscars Celebration sounds incredible! Wolfgang Puck is a legendary chef, is the Chef for the Oscarsยฎ celebration, for the 30th year in a row is such a remarkable tradition. His culinary expertise is known for creating a luxurious yet approachable dining experience. It must be amazing to see how he keeps innovating the menu while keeping things classic for such a prestigious event.

97th Oscars Celebration Governors Ball Sustainability

The Academy is dedicated, “to implementing initiatives to operate as an environmentally responsible organization and ultimately reach carbon neutrality. Collective efforts are designed to account for our emissions, improve waste diversion, and pilot new organizational programs and technologies in line with best practices.”

Steps taken to complete this are:

  • Eliminating single-use plastic water bottles and encouraging reuse by providing water refill
    systems
  • Digital distribution of Oscar event tickets, parking passes and event details.
  • Working with vendors, suppliers and partners committed to sustainability.
  • Since 2013, the Governors Ball has offered more than 50% plant-based and vegetarian dishes.
  • Food served is responsibly sourced, sustainably farmed, or listed on the Monterey Bay
    Aquarium Seafood Watch recommendation list.
  • After the event, food is donated to Chefs to End Hunger.
  • Energy-efficient LED lights and battery-operated LED candles are used throughout the event.

Insight to the Oscars Celebration

Puck’s 30 years at the Oscars’ Governor Ball has brought about the best of food celebrations. Wolfgang Puck has revolutionized the dining landscape with a singular focus: to exceed expectations whenever our guests gather for a meal. There are 70 new dishes for the 97th Oscars Celebration. Pastry chefsย Kamel Guechida and Garry Larduinat will feature around 30 desserts

Champagne Lallier is the champagne for the 97th Oscars Celebration. They were founded in 1906 in Aรฟ, one of the few villages classified as โ€˜Grand Cru,โ€™ and embodies a legacy of craftsmanship and Fresh Perspectives that mirror the artistry celebrated at the Oscarsยฎ.

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97th Oscars Celebration Menu

Tray Passed

Do you have a favorite dish or type of food that Wolfgang Puck is known for serving at the Oscars? Or any memorable moments from his previous menus?

  • Smoked Salmon Oscar Matzoh
  • Miniature Wagyu Cheeseburger House Remoulade, Cherry Tomato, Cornichon
  • Spago Signature Spicy Tuna Tartare Sesame Miso Cone
  • Potato Pavรฉ Steak Tartare
  • Cauliflower Toast (Vegetarian) Parsnip Curry, Toasted Pinenuts
  • Potato โ€œChorizoโ€ Empanada (Vegetarian) Avocado Salsa, Pickled Jalapeรฑo
  • Spring Pea Hummus Lavosh Tart (Vegan) Marinated Peas, Micro Mint
  • Wild Mushroom & Pea Shumai (Vegetarian) Ponzu, Scallion
  • Miniature Taro Taco (Vegan) Bulgogi Style Eggplant, Apple Kimchi
  • Sweet Potato-Squash Latke (Vegan) Whipped Cashew Labneh, Oven Roasted Cherry Tomato
  • Assorted Signature Wolfgang Puck Pizzas
  • BBQ Chicken, Four Cheese Margherita (Vegetarian), Grilled Vegetable (Vegetarian)

Passed Small Plates

Hot
  • Truffle Chicken Pot Pie
  • Aged White Cheddar Mac & Cheese
  • Miyazaki Farms Wagyu
  • Wasabi Potato Purรฉe, Truffle Ponzu
  • Pea Agnolotti Pasta (Vegetarian)
  • Crispy Chickpeas, Edamame, Marinated Green Chickpeas,
  • Lemon-Zaโ€™atar Vinaigrette, Pea Tendrils
  • Miso Cod Lettuce Cup
  • Ajika Sushi Rice, Pickled Cucumbers
  • Bougie Tots
  • Crรจme Fraรฎche, Caviar
  • Wild Mushroom Bolognese (Vegan)
  • House Casarecce Pasta
  • Popcorn Shrimp
  • Fried Rice, Chili Garlic Crunch
  • Pad Thai Shrimp
  • Chili Jam, Lemongrass, Red Pearl Onion, Mint, Cilantro
  • Beef Cheek Goulash
  • Spรคtzle
Cold
  • Red Beet Pillow (Vegetarian)
  • Goat Cheese, Citrus, Red Vein Sorrel
  • Deconstructed Falafel Salad (Vegan)
  • Crispy Chickpeas, Vegan Labneh, Edamame, Marinated
  • Green Chickpeas, Lemon-Zaโ€™atar Vinaigrette

Grazing Station

  • Cheese & Charcuterie
  • Assorted House Made Pรขtรฉ
  • Assorted House Made Sausages
  • Chef Carved Cinco Jotas Jamรณn
  • Assorted Charcuterie
  • Assorted Imported & Domestic Cheese (Vegetarian)
  • House Relish Plates (Vegan)
  • Dried Fruit (Vegan)
  • Assorted Nuts (Vegetarian)

Small Plate Stations

  • Assorted Breads & Lavosh (Vegetarian)
  • Assorted Berries (Vegan)
  • Artisanal Jams
  • Honeycomb
  • Sushi
  • Mini Onigiri Chef Action Station
  • Sea Spicy Tuna, Salmon Salad, California Crab
  • Accompaniments Pickled Radish, Scallions, Sesame Seeds, Furikake, Togarashi
  • Sauces (Vegan) Sriracha, Chili Garlic Crunch, Yuzu Aioli
  • Sushi Assorted Classic Sushi Rolls, Vegetarian Sushi, Fruit Sushi
  • Sashimi Salmon, Ahi Tuna
  • Izakaya
  • Negi Tori Chargrilled Glazed Chicken Skewers Scallions
  • Grilled Nightshade Skewers (Vegan) Mushroom, Eggplant, Onion, Sweet Soy Glaze
  • Charred Shishito Peppers Yuzu Miso Aioli, Bonito
  • Chilled Silken Tofu (Vegan) Ponzu, Cured Trout Roe, Shiso
  • Carved Duck Bao Bun Spicy Hoisin, Scallion
  • Chef Action Takoyaki Kewpie Mayo, Unagi Glaze, Bonito
  • Chicken Karaage Togarashi Aioli, Lemon
  • Kurobuta Pork & Shiitake Soup Dumplings Truffle Jus
A Taste of London
  • Classic Toad In The Hole (Vegetarian)
  • Quail Egg On Brioche
  • Traditional Fish & Chips
  • House Wasabi Tartar Sauce
  • Classic Beef Wellington Red Wine
Wood Fired Pizza Oven
  • House Duck Sausage & Calabrian Chili
  • Mushroom & Truffle (Vegetarian)
  • Jalapeรฑo & Fromage Blanc (Vegetarian)
  • โ€œBuldakโ€ Style Spicy Chicken & Corn Cheese Pizza
  • Shrimp Pesto Pizza
  • Grilled Vegetable Pizza (Vegan)
Late Night Classics
  • Bar & Grill Slider With White Cheddar Caramelized Onion, House Spread, Lettuce, Tomato
  • Plant-Based Burger With Lemon Aioli (Vegan) Onion Jam, Toasted Pretzel Roll
  • French Fries (Vegetarian) Bearnaise
  • Chicken Tender Blue Cheese-Ranch-Buffalo Dry Rub
  • Shrimp Taco Housemade Corn Tortilla, Crying Tiger Aioli, Red Cabbage, Lime
  • Loaded Cauliflower (Vegan) Carrot โ€œBaconโ€, Pickled Red Onion, Crispy Fresnos, Chipotle Aioli
  • Crushed Brownie Dipped Mini Cones (Mwon) Vanilla Ice Cream, Salted Caramel, Chocolate Shell

Patisserie

  • Strawberry Balsamic & Vanilla Profiterole Tart
  • Piรฑa Colada Oscar Silhouette ร‰clairs
  • Traditional Rum & Vanilla Canelรฉs
  • Ube & Sake Infused Cherry Tea Cake Purple Chocolate Coating, Cappuccino Pillow Cake Entremets, Coffee
  • Bean Sable
  • Cappuccino Pillow Cake Entremets Coffee Bean Sable
  • Vanilla Chai Tiramisu Verrine
  • Champagne, Lychee & Raspberry Tarts (Vegan) Rose Petal Sable
  • Pistachio Raspberry En Trompe Lโ€™oeil
  • Tropical โ€œKit Katโ€ Bars Passion Fruit, Dark Chocolate
  • Coca-Cola Patรฉ De Fruit (Vegan) Rum Sable
  • Bourbon & Caramelized Pecan Paris Brest
  • Peach & Elderflower Marbled Macarons

Oscar Cookies

  • Oscar Logo Chocolate On Stollen Cookie Stamped To Order

Ice Cream Sundaes

  • 50 Bean Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Chocolate Ice Cream
  • Coffee Ice Cream
  • Tropical Sorbet
  • Assorted Toppings And Sauces

Assorted Cookies

  • Warm Chocolate Chip
  • Walnut Chocolate &
  • Salted Caramel
  • Chocolate Chip (Vegan)

Sweets

  • Warm Profiteroles
  • Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Choux Puffs
  • Warm Chocolate Sauce

Oscar Gold Spraying Station

  • Noire Reserve Dark Chocolate
  • Bahibe 46% Milk Chocolate
  • Yuzu And Strawberry

Small Plate Sweets

  • Pistachio Raspberry En Trompe Lโ€™oeil
  • Bourbon & Caramelized Pecan Paris Brest
  • Individual Cherry Parisian Flan
  • Warm Dark Chocolate Truffle Cakes Whipped Crรจme Fraรฎche, Fresh Berries
  • Lady In Dress Yuzu Skirt, Tropical Mousse Cake, Gold Silhouette
  • Sachertorte Whipped Cream, Marzipan Ice Cream
  • Apple Strudel Vanilla Ice Cream, Caramel Sauce

Cigars & Chocolate

  • Don Julio Infused Chocolate Cigars Smoking Ashes

Assorted Barks

  • Toffee & Almond
  • Milk Chocolate
  • Honeycomb & Jasmine Tea
  • Dark Chocolate
  • Mixed Dry Fruit
  • White Chocolate
  • Strawberry & Cornflakes
  • Pink Chocolate
  • Roasted Hazelnut
  • Milk Chocolate

Assorted Bonbons

  • Black Sesame Seed Praline
  • Marzipan & Green Tea Matcha
  • Dubai Pistachio Chocolate
  • Gochujang Korean Chili

Recipes

Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients
  • 2 Pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken, Cut Into 1-Inch Chunks
  • Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper To Taste
  • 3 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
  • 4 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Divided
  • 1/2 Pound Organic Red-Skinned Potatoes, Cut Into 1/2-Inch Pieces
  • 1/2 Pound Organic Carrots, Peeled And Cut Into 1/2-Inch Pieces
  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion, Peeled And Diced
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
  • Pinch Of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 Sprig Thyme
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 Cup White Wine
  • 2 Cups Organic Chicken Stock
  • 1 Cup Plus 1 Tablespoon Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 Cup Dry Sherry
  • 1/2 Cup Shelled Or Frozen Peas
  • Approximately 1/2 Pound Frozen Puff Pastry, Defrosted Following Package Instructions
  • 1 Cage-Free Egg
Instructions

Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, and toss in a mixing bowl with 2 tablespoons of the flour until evenly coated. in a large skillet over high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. add the chicken pieces, reduce the heat slightly, and sautรฉ, turning them occasionally, until light golden and thoroughly cooked, about 5 to 10 minutes. using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside. add the remaining oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter to the pan, then add the potatoes, carrots, and onions and sautรฉ until they begin to look glossy and bright, 2 to 3 minutes. reduce the heat to medium, stir in the garlic, red pepper flakes, thyme, and bay leaf, and sautรฉ, just until the vegetables begin to color slightly, 2 to 3 minutes more. add the wine, turn up the heat, stir and scrape with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan deposits, and simmer until the liquid reduces by about half, 3 to 5 minutes. add the chicken stock and the 1 cup of cream. bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat slightly, and simmer briskly until the liquid reduces by about half again and is thick and creamy, about 15 minutes. remove the sprig of thyme and the bay leaf. Recipe By Wolfgang Puck, Adapted Fromโ€œWolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,โ€ Rutledge Hill Press, 2004

97th Oscars Celebration Governors Ball Cocktail

The Clear Winner

Ingredients
  • 1 ยฝ oz Tequila Don Julio Reposado
  • ยฝ oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • ยพ oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
  • 1 oz Tamarind Syrup
  • 1 ยฝ oz Hibiscus Tea preparation
Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake thoroughly and strain into a collins glass over large format ice cube. Garnish with citrus slice. Created By Charles Joly

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Root vegetables are packed with fiber and antioxidants, and low in calories, fat, and cholesterol. You can add a white bean, corn, and a favorite roasted squash. Together, they complement amino acids this forms complete proteins, often call Three Sisters. You can add a cooked crumbled spicy chicken sausage. Cook sausage add the last 30 mins. of simmering soup.
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Root veggie soup is a great way to welcome the autumn season and staying warm throughout the winter season. Root vegetables are packed with fiber and antioxidants, and low in calories, fat, and cholesterol.

Soup History

Campbell’s state, “In Xianrendong Cave, Jiangxi Province, China, the first example of a soup bowl was discovered and thought to date back to 20,000 BC. The ancient pottery showed scorch marks, which would suggest the user was making sl’s hot soup of some kind.”

Soup is enjoyed world-wide throughout history. Italy took Gazpacho to Spain. Japan introduced dried ramen soup in the late 1800s. Campbell’s brought condensed soup to the US in 1897, by Dr John T.ย Dorrance. Soup is as popular today as it has been in the past. It is a tradition for religious celebrations, holidays, and seasons.

Root Veggie Soup Your Way

You can add a white bean, corn, and a favorite roasted squash. Together, they complement amino acids this forms complete proteins, often call Three Sisters.

You can add a cooked crumbled spicy chicken sausage. Cook sausage then add the last 30 mins. of simmering soup.

You can roast the veggies instead of sauteing with 1 tsp. of each herb, 2 TBPS olive oil tossed with herbs. Cover veggies with oil mixture. Roast in oven at a 375ยฐ until veggies are tender not soft with a fork.

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Chocolate Bark Oscarยฎ Style is a Wolfgang Puck Favorite chocolate recipe. This elegant simple dish is a great desert at any Oscar party. You can get the same chocolate on Amazon. Then let the creating start.

Chocolate Bark Recipe

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Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck Catering

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Director’s Martini created by award-winning mixologist Charles Joly for the 95th Oscarsยฎ. Joly and his team of experts have spent countless hours preparing the cocktail experience like the Director’s Martini. This pairs perfectly with the tantalizing culinary offerings served during the star-studded Oscarยฎ evening.ย 

Director’s Martini Recipe

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Autumn means crock pots and soup. As a child fall was all about soup from fresh vegetable soup to French onion for Thanksgiving.

Autumn Soups

The first soup of the season was vegetable the last of the fresh garden vegetables. The root vegetables used were just a few from the garden. Many ended in a canner or the root cellar for the dark cold winter. The very last of the fresh greens, green beans, and corn were a great addition.

The soup season all of autumn went from the vegetable soup to chilli for Halloween night served with fried scones and honey butter. The autumn soup season would end with the deep rich French onion soup made from onion jam. Therefore the first of autumn was the last of fresh vegetables but ended with riches of the year’s harvest.

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Ingredients
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Autumn Barley Bean Vegetable Soup

Autumn Soup Tips

Sautรฉ your vegetables from heaviest to lightest to layer the flavors, seals in their flavor, and keep their shape better when added to the soup.

Toasting your seasoning slightly before sautรฉ the vegetables draws out their deep flavors.

Cook the barley separately to allow for the soup to not thicken the soup while cooking.

Autumn Vegetable Barley Bean Soup

1 can white beans (can be any variety of bean you prefer)

1/2 cup corn canned, fresh, or frozen

1/2 frozen or fresh peas

2 medium potatoes diced

2 medium carrots diced

1 medium onion diced

Handful of snapped green beans

4 cloves of garlic chopped

3/4 cups of raw barley (this will be cooked separate from soup)

2 tsp. Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper

2 bay leaves

2 Tbsp Olive Oil

2 Tbsp/1 tsp Better than Bouillon vegetable base

In a large warm sautรฉ pan place your olive oil, add 1/2 seasonings toast slightly. Add onion, potatoes, carrots (heavier veggies) sautรฉ for 3-4 minutes. Then add peas, corn, and spinach. Sautรฉ fro 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic sautรฉ 2-3 minutes.

In a Crock Pot set on low if cooking overnight or high if soup is for dinner (cook 4 hours) add the remaining seasoning, bay leaves, bouillon, sautรฉ vegetables, and 4 cups of water. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

In a saucepan add 1 tsp. bouillon, salt, pepper, and 1 1/2 cup water, and barley. Bring to boil once boiling turn to low. Cook for 20 min. Then add to the soup.

Serve with your favorite sourdough bread or crackers.

Please note you can add any vegetables your family enjoys i.e. celery, green pepper, spinach, mushrooms or even a hot pepper for some heat. You can use the leftovers from the roasted Costco chicken or fresh sausage in place of the beans.

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