One thing I never learned to make, though: her blueberry blintzes. No restaurant, diner, Jewish food emporium or synagogue has ever served me a blintz that looked like Mama Pearl’s.

Transfer the blintzes to serving plates. Dust with confectioners’ sugar, if using, and serve with the accompaniment(s) of choice. Variation: For strawberry or blueberry blintzes, make the ...