Cookbook revival: old Sütterlin recipes rediscovered in Güstrow!

Cookbook revival: old Sütterlin recipes rediscovered in Güstrow!

In Güstrow, a new cookbook ensures a fresh wind in the culinary community: Andy Haensch, the owner of the grace bar, has published a work that contains old recipes in the fascinating Sütterlin script. This script, which became popular in the 19th century and was used in Germany until 1941, brings memories of a time when the recipes not only contained information, but also contained stories about sustainable food preparation. Haensch spent a lot of time with his grandparents as a child and learned to read the Sütterlin there. So his passion for the old script came.

The book entitled "My old cookbook" presents over 200 recipes that Haensch painfully transcribed from an old book and transferred to modern German. For over six months he worked to decipher the sometimes complex, handwritten writing. In addition to the recipes for soups, vegetables, sauces, cakes and much more, the original pages with the transferred texts can also be found, which offers a unique insight into the family traditions of cooking.

sustainability and historical insights

A remarkable example from the book is the "bread dumpling soup", which certainly enjoyed many families 150 years ago. Haensch marks the importance of the old recipes, which often show sustainable use of animals and aim to waste as little as possible. Some recipes, such as the "old hen in good sauce", carry a Beeneliache humor and bring us closer to the reality of the time, playing a major role in the preparation and origin of the food.

"My old cookbook" is not only a cookbook, but also a piece of cultural history. The Uwe-Johnson library has already requested a copy, and for interested readers the book can be ordered on the grace bar website. It illustrates how important it is to preserve our culinary roots.

Sütterlin courses for all

In addition to the cookbook, there is also the possibility to learn Sütterlin. Providers such as Zeit-Klupen offer courses that are designed for both private individuals and for experts. These training courses are particularly useful for employees in authorities and institutions who often work with historical documents. With such an apprenticeship you get a feel for the beauty of the old script and can even decrypt old family texts such as cooking recipes or letters that have been passed on for generations.

A textbook by Vasco Kintzel, which is available on Amazon , easier to read the Sütterlin script and offers structured exercises for improvement. So everyone can ventilate the secrets of their family history and immerse themselves in the time when reading and writing was very different.

The offer of Haensch and the course providers is really an enrichment for all wine lovers and historical fans who want to rediscover the old knowledge of our eating habits and the art of writing.