Emma

Someone very special went to heaven today. Aunt Emma was 92 and lived a very happy life. She was like a grandma to Eric, his siblings and the rest of us. We'll remember her forever for her kindness, independence, free spirit, and love for her family.

Plus she made the best semmels (bread rolls) and enjoyed baking tons of them for all our family over the years. Here is her recipe:

• 2 tsp yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• about 1/2 cup warm water
• 2 cups warm water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp poppy seeds
• 5-6 cups flour

Dissolve yeast and sugar in about 1/2 cup warm water. Pour 2 cups of water in a large bowl. Add salt, poppy seeds and after about 10-15 mn the yeast. Add 3 cups of flour, stir, add another cup, stir, add about 1/2 cup, stir, 1/ cup and stir. The dough should not be too sticky. Stir vigorously. Let rise until doubled. Bake for 15 mn in a 450 degree F oven. Makes about 29 semmels.

As Alex so cleverly said, we can continue to talk to her through our dreams. Not sure how the semmel delivery system is going to work now... I'm sure she is still baking where she is.

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Emma, Margaret, Henry and John

Emma and Sophie Emma - Spring 2010

Fall 2010

Thanksgiving 2011

with Rachel

Working at the hospital for 60 yrs!

Turning 60 and loving it!

Eric's graduation

with Eric - 1978

Bye bye!