Magyar News, 1997. szeptember-1998. augusztus (8. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1998-07-01 / 11-12. szám
The kettle, the wooden spoon and the cooks Nicholas serving gulyás Jaccquelin ready with cabbage noodle Nicholas, Jacquelyn and Victoria A little taste of Hungarian cuisine was experienced by those who attended the 4-H Food and Nutrition Fair that was held in Oxford, Ct. Jacquelyn, Victoria, and Nicholas Visinski are the children of Richard and Shelley Visinski of Fairfield and grandchildren of Barbara and Joe Poruban who is the chief elder of the Hungarian United Church of Christ of Bridgeport. Even though these children are third generation Americans, they have been made aware of their Hungarian background. When they learned that the theme of the event was “foods from around the world,” they instantly knew what to do. They chose to prepare Hungarian recipes. Looking to their grandmother for recipes, Jacquelyn made palacsintás,Victoria made cabbage and noodles, and Nicholas made gulyás. Nicholas who is seven years old cut all of the vegetables under the watchful eye of his mother. He measured all of the ingredients carefully and used Hungarian paprika for the crowning gloiy for his stew. Each participant had to make enough so that the judges as well as the other participants could taste and enjoy the different dishes. This was the first year that the Visinski children took part in this event. All received ribbons for their efforts and delicious tasting food. To complement the food, the children also wanted to look as authentic as possible. They visited Mrs. Betty Turrell of the Calvin United Church in Fairfield who outfitted them with Hungarian dresses and headdresses for the girls and a vest for Nicholas. A special thank you goes out to Mrs. Turrell for always lending a helpful hand The 4-H Club started out many years ago in America as an agricultural organization for children The four H’s stand for heart, hand, head and health. Children participate in projects such as public speaking, sewing, crafts, pottery, woodworking, and foods that will give them life skills. Thanks to the Visinski children, the 4-H Club was made a little Hungarian for a while a few Saturdays ago. Good work! EVENTS EVENTS EVENTS EVENTS EVENTS EVENTS EVENTS EVENTS JUNE 28 SUNDAY, starting at noon the the United Church (105 So. Cherry St.) in Wallingford will have a PICNIC. You are welcome for a nice summer afternoon. AUG. 2. SUNDAY. St. Emery is having their ANNUAL PICNIC that will take place at the school grounds starting at noon. Hungarian foods and pastries will be served. To round out the good time there will be music for listening and dancing. Be sure to bring your family and your friends. AUG. 16. SUNDAY at 2:00 PM the American Hungarian Heritage Association is having the ANNUAL SZALONNA SÜTÉS on the grounds of United Church of Christ on North Page 10 Avenue in Bridgeport. For a donation, minimum $6.00, you will have a piece of szalonna on a stick (nyárs), up to ten slices of rye bread, trimmings like onion, green pepper, tomato and cucumber. Also, coffee will be served. Drinks of your liking will be on a BYOB basis. It would be nice if your guests will make a donation for our Mary Katona Scholarship Fund. Rain day will be the following Sunday, August 23. Reservation is a must. Call 336-5958, 372-8643 or 377-0569. Please come and renew memories of old traditions. AUG. 23. SUNDAY. In a picnic style the Calvin United Church of Christ will have an INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL. You will find a selection of Hungarian, Greek, Slovak, Romanian, American, Chinese etc. home made dishes. Admission is $2.00. Coffee and sodas are available. Also an enjoyable very good time. Credits for Ides The March 15 celebration articles showed a good array of photographs. Circumstances prevented us from giving credit to the participating photographers. They were: László Bollyky, Robert Essenyi, Joseph Miklós, Steve Havery and Joseph Balogh. RADIO PROGRAM. Rev. Szilagyi has his Hungarian program every Sunday afternoon from 1:30 to 3:00 on the Fairfield University station, 88.5 FM. Tune in for good music and community news.
