Woman Connected to Recipe: Nathalie Brown
Submitted by Maribeth Romslo (Nathalie’s granddaughter)
About Nathalie:
Nathalie was my grandmother. Her last name was Brown, people often called her Mrs. Purple. It was her favorite color. At one point she had a purple fur coat, a purple Cadillac and purple carpet in her bedroom.
She was the first woman pilot in the state of Iowa to hold an instrument rating. She was an avid seamstress, a voracious reader and enjoyed crafting, hiking, camping and traveling.
She was a wonderful grandmother. She showed me how to be independent, kind, and curious. I miss her every day. My daughter's middle name is Nathalie in her honor.
About Nana’s Black Cherry Jell-O:
I always remember Nana's black cherry Jell-O at family gatherings. She would serve it in fancy crystal bowls. Nana passed away in 2012, but when our family gathers for holidays, we make Nana's Jell-O. It's a family favorite.
Nana's Black Cherry Jell-O
INGREDIENTS
1 can pitted Oregon Dark Sweet Cherries
1 package black cherry Jell-O
Water
INSTRUCTIONS
Dissolve Jello in just the amount of hot water called for on the box.
Once the gelatin is dissolved, add the juice and cherries from the can of black cherries. Don’t add the cold water as the package directs. The juice from the cherries will be enough to substitute.
Chill Jello, in an 8 x 8” Pyrex dish until firm.
Serve in fancy crystal dishes if you have them.
