Halupkis (Bear’s Birthday Dinner)

[Bearcarver]

Halupkis (Bear’s Birthday Dinner)


My Birthday was way back on Jan 3, but I didn’t want anybody to think “Poor Old Bear” didn’t get anything for his Birthday.

Mrs Bear wasn't up to cooking yet, from her Hip Replacement the previous week---
So on Jan 3, Bear Jr & his lovely other half brought me a mess of Halupkis for my Birthday. (Mrs Bear loved them too).
I’ve loved these things since I was in High School, and I used to eat at my Buddy “Hunky Jack’s” house, and his mother made them the Best.

These things are Awesome!!!


Bear


Bear's Birthday Delivery:

8 left of the original 9:

Bear's second Halupki:

 

[tink3872]

Happy belated b,day Bear.

 

[PerazziMx14]

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[Braz]

We have Galumpkis in the slow cooker even as we speak. It's pretty much the same thing without the bother of making the cabbage rolls. Just throw it all in the pot. Good stuff.

 

[SmokinAl]

Happy birthday Buddy!
I can remember you making these before, and I thought i would give them a try.
Never got around to doing it, but it's still on my ToDo list.
Cause they look delicious!
Al

 

[SonnyE]

Happy Belated Birthday, Bear.

Another milestone on the road to Heaven!

I don't know what Halupkis is, but it looks delicious!

 

[PerazziMx14]

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[SonnyE]

Thanks!
I had a suspicion it was a form of Cabbage Rolls (Which I love!), but I'm not real worldly with what some things are called.

I might even be one of the most Country City-boy's in Los Angles County. :eek:
But I do have a boat...

Yep. I think this is a good day for some ribs, and good music...

 

[gmc2003]

Looks mighty good Bear, That was very nice of your son and DIL. Enjoy and happy belated B-day.

Chris

 

[GaryHibbert]

Those look delicious John. Happy belated birthday.
Were they meat or just rice?? I much prefer them with meat.
We're pretty much like Braz. We're lazy and make Lazy Cabbage rolls--just layer everything in the slow cooker.
Gary

 

[chopsaw]

Sure does look good . Never had them , but I think that's gonna change .

 

[Bearcarver]

We have Galumpkis in the slow cooker even as we speak. It's pretty much the same thing without the bother of making the cabbage rolls. Just throw it all in the pot. Good stuff.

Thanks!!
Kinda like Mrs Bear makes "Unstuffed Peppers".

Bear

Happy belated b,day Bear.

Thank You!

Bear

Try a dollop op sour cream on top. Takes them to another lever.

Having made Halupkis a few times they are a PIA. Boiling the cabbage, separating and trimming the leaves, stuffing and rolling is time consuming. But once you sit down with friends and family its all worth it.

You son and DIL did a nice job they look GREAT.

Thanks!!

Bear

 

[biaviian]

When I was young my mother made this often. I always like it but I HATED the way it smelled.

 

[gary s]

Hey my Yankee Friend you are making my mouth water, I am due yours look fantastic.
Jr. & DIL take care of you :)

Gary

 

[chef jimmyj]

Looks good. Growing up in a Polish household, Stuffed Cabbage is a pretty common food and guaranteed to be served at any major event like picnics and family gatherings where a lot of people have to be fed. Hope you had a great day...JJ

 

[crazzycajun]

We ate these a lot growing up in a German community we used the top leaves to layer the bottom to keep them from burning. A trick I learned a bout peeling/ boiling core the cabage place on a plate with a small amount of water and nuke for 5min or so just enough to soften just a bit peel what comes easy then ding it for another 5 repeat as necessary. Give it a try I was suprised how much easier it goes

 

[Bearcarver]

Looks mighty good Bear, That was very nice of your son and DIL. Enjoy and happy belated B-day.

Chris

Thank You!!
Yup---They take good care of Old Pop.

Bear

Happy birthday Buddy!
I can remember you making these before, and I thought i would give them a try.
Never got around to doing it, but it's still on my ToDo list.
Cause they look delicious!
Al

Thank You Al !!

Bear

Happy Belated Birthday, Bear.

Another milestone on the road to Heaven!

I don't know what Halupkis is, but it looks delicious!

Thanks Sonny!!

Bear

 

[Bearcarver]

Sure does look good . Never had them , but I think that's gonna change .

Thank You!

Bear

Those look delicious John. Happy belated birthday.
Were they meat or just rice?? I much prefer them with meat.
We're pretty much like Braz. We're lazy and make Lazy Cabbage rolls--just layer everything in the slow cooker.
Gary

Thanks Gary!
Yup---Mrs Bear does that with "Stuffed Peppers" Calls it "Unstuffed Peppers".

Bear

 

[Bearcarver]

Hey my Yankee Friend you are making my mouth water, I am due yours look fantastic.
Jr. & DIL take care of you :)

Gary

Thank You Gary!!
Yeah---They're good Kids---Always taking care of "Pop".
And Thanks for the Like.

Bear

When I was young my mother made this often. I always like it but I HATED the way it smelled.

Thanks Neighbor!!
LOL---Yup, cooking cabbage isn't most peoples' favorite scent.

Bear

 

[Bearcarver]

Looks good. Growing up in a Polish household, Stuffed Cabbage is a pretty common food and guaranteed to be served at any major event like picnics and family gatherings where a lot of people have to be fed. Hope you had a great day...JJ

Thank You Jimmy!!

Bear

We ate these a lot growing up in a German community we used the top leaves to layer the bottom to keep them from burning. A trick I learned a bout peeling/ boiling core the cabage place on a plate with a small amount of water and nuke for 5min or so just enough to soften just a bit peel what comes easy then ding it for another 5 repeat as necessary. Give it a try I was suprised how much easier it goes

Thank You CC !!
I'll pass the Nuking Tip on.

Bear