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It reminds me of "Mulligan Stew and Dumplings" that a woman I called "Grandma," who wasn't really my grandmother, made for me at least once a month when I was a kid.

Mulligan Stew is said to have originated in Hobo camps during the early 1900's and basically is "Community Stew" containing whatever is at hand.  But I think Grandma made sure she had the veggies and beef she wanted at hand when she made.

Growing up, an older lady on our block with no grandchildren of her own was friendly with all us kids, made us cookies, etc. and everyone affectionately called her "Grandma Westgate" even though none of us were related to her.  She lived right across the street from my parents.

Even though her family was of German background and she cooked many German dishes, she was born and raised in Pennsylvania and cooked a large number of items from different cultures that influenced her growing up.

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