BOOK NOTES: Two releases that reflect traditions of Ukrainian Easter

JERSEY CITY, N.J. - A popular cookbook in Canada for several years, the "Ukrainian Daughters' Cookbook" is a reflection of the heritage of several generations of Ukrainian women in Canada. Submissions from dozens of Ukrainian Canadian women allow a cook to choose from different versions of favorite recipes.

The book includes very traditional Ukrainian dishes such as borsch, varenyky, kolach, pyrizhky; dishes that are less traditional, but nonetheless popular in many Ukrainian homes such as beef stroganoff, baked chicken in sour cream, mushroom crepes (which are different than nalysnyky); and a wide selection of personal family favorites such as butterscotch oatmeal cookies, and sweet and sour spareribs.

Among the offerings for Easter are several different recipes for "babky," "pasky" and "mayonez" (Easter horseradish sauce) and a nine-page section on how to decorate a "pysanka."

In English, and in fairly large type, the book is spiral-bound (6 by 9 inches) for easy use, with several full-page color photographs, conversion and measurement charts, and a good index to quickly find a recipe.

Originally published in 1994, the book can be purchased for $16.95 ($12.95 plus $4 shipping and handling) from the Ukrainian Women's Association of Canada, 1920 Toronto St., Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada S4P 1M8.

Originally printed in 1987 and still available this Easter season is a small coloring book "Meet the Pysanka - Color Them Pretty." With several dozen designs of pysanky, from simple to intricate, this coloring book can be enjoyed on rainy days throughout the year by older children, or because of its manageable size (5 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches), by children sick in bed with nothing to do.

The coloring book can be ordered for $5.50 from Helen Logush Kastl, 6608 Elmer St., St. Louis, MO 63109; or by calling (314) 353-0443.

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, May 4, 1997, No. 18, Vol. LXV

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