November 22nd, 2012
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Eternal Glory
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Holocaust Cookbook
From http://blogs.timescolonist.com/2012/...ocaust-part-2/
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One of the most intriguing stories in George’s collection, especially for animal fans, is the snapshot he calls, “Hans is Losing Weight.”
George, because of his ability to speak German, was assigned the task of serving a squadron leader in the last labour camp he was interred in before liberation, Kittlitztreben.
George’s job consisted of cleaning the Scharführer’s quarters and picking up fresh food daily from the camp kitchen for his dog, Hans, a gorgeous German Shepard. George loved animals and Hans was no exception. This big imposing canine melted into fits of tail wagging and prancing whenever he saw George arrive with a plate full of food.
George and his camp mates often talked about food, especially the delicious meals they would eat when they were freed, God willing. They would discuss in great detail the types of food they would eat and how their favourite foods would be prepared. On the top of George’s list was a heaping plate of mashed potatoes smothered in thick, golden butter.
Mashed potatoes were just one of the many delicious items that appeared in Hans’ dish. George’s favourite food would appear right in front of him and he was not allowed to even taste it. He had to give the mashed potatoes he longed to eat and everything else delectable on the plate to a dog.
As much as George loved dogs, he had to admit that on some days, he could not resist eating bits from the plate while carrying Hans’ freshly cooked food. George could not stop himself from shortchanging Hans.
“Hunger, hunger, hunger and more hunger and the instinct for individual preservation, the innate desire to stay alive, ruled every prisoner’s heart, mind and stomach.”
After a while, the Scharführer discovered that Hans was losing weight. It did not take him long to realize why. The SS Officer gave George a heavy beating and reassigned him to work in the ‘Scheiss’ commando, one of the most dreaded jobs among prisoners: cleaning latrines.
George, who cooked delicious meals for symphony musicians in Hamilton after the war, was not the only survivor to use his imagination and love of food to help him get through his ordeals. There are now two cookbooks overflowing with survivors’ stories of the miracles and trials they experienced along with the recipes they love.
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