She spends a lot of time researching and perfecting authentic Swedish recipes. For example, ostakaka was traditionally made with fresh milk straight from the farm or dairy, she said. Tankersley has been researching and testing ostakaka recipes made with homogenized milk. Homemade rye bread is another Swedish favorite. Church member Fern Ballard even grows rye and has it ground into flour to share with people of the community who like to make fresh rye bread.
Swedish meatballs are a particular favorite with the crowd that attends the smorgasbord.
Church volunteers prepare about 45 pounds of meatballs. Other items on the menu include fruit soup, turkey with dressing and gravy, ham, creamed potatoes and potato salad, and Queen's Pudding, a bread pudding made with bread crumbs, milk and eggs, and traditionally topped with cooked, dried apricots and meringue. Call 773-3767 to order. E.W. Scripps Publications , All Rights Reserved. Site users are subject to our User Agreement .