#9 september

Passengers aboard the Ile de France cheering when the Statue of Liberty came into view, September 9, 1939. They had escaped from war-torn Europe.

Mohammed Alhabil (@zakariafamily): Muhammed is trying to fundraise for his family of 7. He has been injured in the face by the occupation with bullets. He also has a disabled daughter with brain damage who is wheelchair bound and in need of operation. (https://gofund.me/2c4a3ccf) (they are a brother of @aya2mohammed (vetted by el-shab-hussein and is listed as number 166 on the verified fundraiser list vetted by el-shab-hussein and nabulsi.), see post here for proof) (€190 raised of €20,000 target)

Mohamed Mohamed (@mohammed-family): Mohamed and his wife Amna have 3 children: Ahmed (8), Adam (6), and Aylool (4). (https://gofund.me/64fbe11e) (vetted by association. They are relatives of @aya2mohammed (vetted by el-shab-hussein and is listed as number 166 on the verified fundraiser list vetted by el-shab-hussein and nabulsi.) See post here for proof) (£15 raised of £50,000 target)

Khawla (@khawla-gfm, @khawla-family, @khawla-gfm2): Khwala and Adel have 3 children: Muhammad (5), Sham (3), and Ghazal (1.5). Muhammed has contracted hepatitis from contaminated drinking water, and Ghazal is lactose intolerant. Given the lack of income, they cannot even provide milk for baby Ghazal. They are fundraising to evacuate out of Gaza andn purchase daily necessities. (https://gofund.me/23196054) (vetted by association. She is a sister of @/mohiy-gaza (campaign shared by 90-ghost), see post here for proof.)

Jumana & Mahmoud Hassan (@jomana-ha, @mohmoud-j): Mahmoud’s father died from cancer due to the lack of treatment in Gaza right now. His brothers and sisters were injured after their house was targeted in an airstrike. One of his brothers had to have a hand and a feet amputated, while another suffers from a severe back injury. They are fundraising to evacuate 16 family members: 8 adults and 8 children. (https://gofund.me/363ae8ca) (This campaign is vetted by association. @jomana-ha is a family friend of @/asmaayyad (campaign shared by 90-ghost), see post here for proof.)

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 13 July - 25 July.

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Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 2 August - 5 August.

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Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 2 September - 5 September.

How does vetting and verification work? See post here. (also read comments regarding 90-ghost and why we trust the campaigns he has shared)

Click here for my Google Doc with my complete masterlist of all the Palestinian gfm asks I've received, updated daily (along with other verified ways to send aid to Gaza).

See post here for other verified ways to send aid to Gaza.

National Wienerschnitzel Day

Make your own deceptively simple Wiener Schnitzel out of pork or veal to add a delicious and wholesome new meal to your repertoire that dates back centuries.

Wiener Schnitzel is a delicious treat that is much beloved by Austria and other countries in that region. It is, in fact, one of the premier examples of Viennese cuisine and has served as the backbone of many a native’s childhood diet.

Wiener Schnitzel Day celebrates this meal, its culture and its history.

History of Wiener Schnitzel Day

A breaded cutlet that is deep-fried in oil, Wiener Schnitzel is traditionally made from veal, but also can be made from pork. In Australia, it might even be found made out of chicken or beef.

This dish is actually named after the city where it was invented, as “Wien” is the way Vienna is written in German.

Wiener Schnitzel was first mentioned in 1831 in a cookbook where it was called eingebröselte Kalbsschnitzchen, and would find its way to Vienna in 1857. The dish continued to appear throughout the region, and one comment from 1887 said that it was “a gastronomic dream”, though the dish he describes is decidedly a complex affair, including slices of lemon peel, sardines, gherkins, capers, and an unknown array of other spices.

Today’s version of Wiener Schnitzel is also known by other names around the world. In the Midwest of the United States, it’s known as a “pork tenderloin” and is typically served on a bun as a sandwich. In Latin American, the dish is known as “Milanesa”, and in Czech Republic, it is called “Řízek”.

Wiener Schnitzel Day celebrates this dish and its place in that history!

How to Celebrate Wiener Schnitzel Day

Enjoy the celebration of Wiener Schnitzel Day with these types of fun activities:

Learn Some Fun Facts About Wiener Schnitzel

Impress friends, family members and coworkers by sharing interesting facts and tidbits about the guest of honor on Wiener Schnitzel day:

Wiener Schnitzel is tenderized through the use of pounding on it to make it thinner and more comfortable to eat.

An American fast food chain named ‘Wienerschnitzel’ was founded in 1961. Strangely enough, they started by selling hot dogs, but have since expanded into other menu items. They’re located in at least 10 states and also in Guam.

In Finland, Wiener Schnitzel is called “Wieninleike” and is always made of pork. It became particularly popular toward the end of World War II. Here, it is typically served with mashed potatoes or french fries.

Garnishes for this food vary significantly based on the place where it is served. It may range from a simple lemon wedge to butter, from parsley to potato, from anchovy slices to capers and horseradish.

Visit Vienna for Traditional Wiener Schnitzel

A trip to Vienna is just the thing for experiencing the most authentic and tastiest Wiener Schnitzel found all over the globe. Enjoy visiting the palace where the Habsburg royal family would spend their summers, or view museums that house works of art by famous artists such as Gustav Klimt, Albrecht Dürer, or Hieronymus Bosch.

From the US, hopping on a flight to Austria can be fairly quick and easy, as Trans-Atlantic flights go. With several airlines that have direct flights from a few different American cities, a trip to Vienna can be made in around 8-9 hours from the east coast.

For enjoying the best of Vienna’s culinary delights, almost any traditional restaurant will serve a delicious schnitzel that’s probably bigger than your head! Squeeze a bit of lemon juice on that tender breaded meat and enjoy some potato salad on the side.

In between delicious meals, don’t forget to visit Vienna’s best attractions, including the Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace and Museum. And, of course, after meals, visiting a Viennese cafe for a delightful cup of Viennese coffee is the perfect treat.