testerone wrote: Mon Aug 10, 2026 7:42 pm
Oh what I'd pay to see someone open a Ukrainian restaurant here, even a takeout joint.[/i]
I guess that is the benefit of living in Alberta, where we've had generations of Ukrainian, Romanian, Polish, German, Latvian, etc. migration,
There are stalls at the Farmers Markets that sell the best Pyrogies, Cabbage Rolls, Syrynki, Borshch, Kapastunyak, Pickle Soup, Strudel, and Honey Cake. OMG if you haven't had Honey Cake!
Fantastic place in Lethbridge back in the 1970s. All the decor and ambience of your Granma's kitchen. Complete with the Come onna you eat! Hava summore!
Re: Rants and raves
Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2026 6:42 pm
by al_keda
Oma used to make a Hunters Stew, Krakaut and Bigos, whih a poppyseed strudel.
Fried Sauerkraut and beef. pepper, noodles with parmesean, piles of beef with mushrooms. I am drooling.
And a pork leg pot roast and dumplings. She would pour the fat from the roast on the big fluffy dumplings.
I want that.
There is a good Ukrainian restaurant, and a good Polish one in town. I will have to book a seat.
Re: Rants and raves
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2026 11:59 am
by Dr Strangelove
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