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Never mind the Braunschweiger, the story by itself was fascinating.

posted by vogue on September 21, 2009 at 3:32 AM | link to this | reply

Re: BC-A

I've never heard of that brand, probably because I've never been to the Northeast.  But here is a suggestion on best way to eat it, from a lover of the product:
liverwurst, vidalia onion slices on pumpernickel or marble rye with Hellman's mayo and a spicy brown mustard, Claussen's kosher dill pickle and a few chips added to the plate.  Doesn't that sound great.

posted by TAPS. on September 20, 2009 at 7:11 PM | link to this | reply

Re: lindo

What a nice comment, from you and from so many people here.  I love this place.

posted by TAPS. on September 20, 2009 at 7:05 PM | link to this | reply

Re: snowview

It was natural--for both of us.

posted by TAPS. on September 20, 2009 at 7:04 PM | link to this | reply

Re: Tzippy

If it's your first time, buy a small amount.  A lot of people do not have a taste for it.

posted by TAPS. on September 20, 2009 at 7:03 PM | link to this | reply

Re: lustorlove

Actually, I've always considered liverwurst, goose liver, pâté de foie gras, Braunschweiger, and anything else that you might want to call it, a delicacy.  Being half Czech, I grew up on liver and things made with it.  One of my mom's favorite things to make was liver dumplings and my dad loved liver and onions.  I stay away from it now because it is not good for my gall bladder--too rich.

posted by TAPS. on September 20, 2009 at 7:01 PM | link to this | reply

Re: shobana

I don't know about wonderful, I just like people and find them so very interesting.

posted by TAPS. on September 20, 2009 at 6:54 PM | link to this | reply

Re: Samantha

I don't know about "the sweet of me".  I did it because I wanted to.  She was sweet to stop and talk with me after all those years.  I found out that she now lives within walking distance of me, with a daughter of hers.

posted by TAPS. on September 20, 2009 at 6:52 PM | link to this | reply

yes, exactly!  You took us all with you.  I loved it.  That
was so sweet of you to still talk to Dorothy May.

posted by Samantha39 on September 20, 2009 at 6:05 PM | link to this | reply

I too love this story of yours. It is so well written with all the little details that make it so "alive", I felt as if I was on the bench with you and the hired help. Thanks.

posted by auslander on September 20, 2009 at 5:38 PM | link to this | reply

Taps - how wonderful of you...it's awful to be segregated.

posted by shobana on September 20, 2009 at 3:31 PM | link to this | reply

That's really neat how you remembered her based off of what she liked to eat and what she introduced you to.

posted by FormerStudentIntern on September 20, 2009 at 11:20 AM | link to this | reply

Oh my goodness, what a darlin'! I loved this story! Just loved it! sam

posted by sam444 on September 20, 2009 at 11:14 AM | link to this | reply

I can't believe...

that someone else knows of 'barswagger'  LOL

This was a fabulous, truly interesting account to write of.  Aww.   I will

be back for more of your tasty tidbits.  I need to catch up so bear with

me. xoxo Elyse ~ (yum made me hungry for liver wurst)

posted by elysianfields on September 20, 2009 at 11:13 AM | link to this | reply

Taps

Loved this post from beginning to end – loved following along your thoughts, memory, and careful and delightful description of Dorothy May.  And, of course, you held my attention as I needed to find out what at barnswagger was…..

posted by Troosha on September 20, 2009 at 9:34 AM | link to this | reply

I shoulda known...

But it was a complete surprise to find out you meant braunschweiger. Loved this blog, reminder of a time when we lived in blissful ignorance of the mean divisions in our society.

posted by Pat_B on September 20, 2009 at 9:21 AM | link to this | reply

Racially profiliing humanity just doesn't seem to come naturally, does it? 

posted by Ciel on September 20, 2009 at 9:18 AM | link to this | reply

wow what a strange sounding sandwich, was that the last time you did that?

posted by lustorlove on September 20, 2009 at 8:54 AM | link to this | reply

barnswager

never heard of it, but you know I am going to have to try it now :)

posted by Tzippy on September 20, 2009 at 8:48 AM | link to this | reply

LOL! Loved the mispronunciation for the barnswagger - I'll never look at a goose again without thinking of it! A great story, and you do it so well. I imagine you had quite a nice chat with your friend?

posted by adnohr on September 20, 2009 at 8:41 AM | link to this | reply

That was very kind and thoughtful of you.

posted by snowview on September 20, 2009 at 7:54 AM | link to this | reply

Pricesless Taps and so well written

It felt like I was watching the story unfold not just read it. There has never been a better time to temind ourselves what it was like for a large number of fellow human beings to be excluded, branded as inferior and not worthy of using the basic facilities that the majority took forgranted. You should write more about this period, your innocence and unawareness of it makes your recollections so bitter-sweet!

posted by lindo on September 20, 2009 at 7:53 AM | link to this | reply

TAPS

 Mother Goose® (liverwurst) brand love. BC-A, Bill’s RJJst

posted by BC-A on September 20, 2009 at 7:47 AM | link to this | reply

Excellent!

There's nothing else to say!

posted by Antipodean on September 20, 2009 at 7:36 AM | link to this | reply

LOL, neat story...ah the things we can learn from the "hired help"

posted by Ariala on September 20, 2009 at 5:41 AM | link to this | reply