My sister Susan and I were raised in the Amana Colonies in Iowa. A German communal society until 1932, Amana was comprised of seven villages each having its own community kitchen. Both of my parents grew up eating the meals made in these kitchens. When the communal aspect of the Amanas came to an end and the kitchens no longer existed, the foods my parents and their parents had eaten were transferred to their own meal preparation repertoire. One recipe both my mother and aunt made frequently was Kalter Cocoa Pudding (chilled cocoa pudding), or starch pudding as we called it. I remember big bowls in the refrigerator full of vanilla sauce with the chocolate pudding floating in the center. The vanilla sauce is delightful poured over anything!
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