Gallery — The Steinbach Tribune
Tweibach: The Iconic Bread of the Mennonites

Recently, we were inspired to write an article about the grain millers son Cornelius F. Toews. The inspiration came from some of the “Toews Bakery family" in Steinbach and after having received a copy of the Johan F. Toews autobiography. William (Bill) Toews working in the home bakery, Steinbach. It’s been said that tweibach and bread speak to the heart of the Mennonite culture. So I thought it might be fitting to start with an article about the funny looking “bun” that is so well known. Tweibach are of course part of a bigger faspa tradition - but let’s stick...
Memories of Steinbach Fabric Shop and Sew & Save

The newest fashions and the latest styles were all to be had by the thrifty Steinbach household that had someone who knew how to sew! Paying retail for clothes at Sylerite or settle on less desirable clothes at the MCC?.? Wait,.. there's another option! Pickup a pattern and a nice poly-cotton blend and make your own! The "I can make it cheaper" Mennonite spirit was alive in well in Steinbach! Sew & Save and Steinbach Fabric Shop were probably two of the most well known textile shops from back in the day. How about a nice checkered yellow fortrel to...