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It Starts in the Roots
This past weekend we celebrated Ukrainian Christmas, which is something I grew up with on my Dad’s side of the family. The meal includes 12 meatless dishes that have significance in the history of the Ukrainian people. The meal has multiple courses and imparts a rich, comforting feeling for me and my family. It starts with Kuktya, a cold wheat berry soup, then a hot beet soup known as borscht. The main course is filled with fish and wheat dishes. Ukrainians identify stro

Erin Benner
Jan 9, 20254 min read
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