Sunday, October 30, 2011

One Year Anniversary of Cooking Club!!!

Today was the one year anniversary of the Cooking Club in Lugansk.  It was started with Caroline, a Peace Corps Volunteer and several Ukrainians.  The idea is that it is a share of culture, food and language.  Most Cooking Club activities include a little of all.  And today was no exception.  There are were twelve of us today, some for the first time and some who have been around since the beginning. 

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There is no better way to spend a Sunday evening then with great friends and wonderful food!!!

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Galoupsie and Borscht were the main entrees and they were amazing.  Nina, a Ukrainian, was brilliant in the kitchen for today’s activities and we could not have survived without her.  I even learned how to make Easy Galoupsie and it was so GOOD!!  I am ready to make it again in the coming weeks.  It has become my Ukrainian version of Lasagna.  Delicious!!!

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Yup, we all sure know how to eat around here.

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And the people!  So awesome!!

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Thanks to Sasha and Caroline for the candles.  They were so fun!!!  And perfect for such a grand celebration!!

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And obviously there were no leftovers.  Even Mr.Pumpkin had a great time keeping watch with the window.

Thanks again to all for the help and planning.  Cooking Club is so fun and I am looking forward to many more to come!

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