Magyar News, 2006. január-május (17. évfolyam, 1-5. szám)
2006-04-01 / 4. szám
GULYÁS VARIETY IN HUNGARIAN STYLE wCtfo/bemAtvfub mu4rLo The newly renovated lower hall of the Calvin UCC turned out to be the most suitable place for the Hungarian community in south-western Connecticut. Besides fixed up in an impeccable way, it is just the right size attended by those who enjoy a family style gathering with Hungarian flavor. A few very successful events underlined the reality of it. This time the annual Venison Goulash dinner took place here. They added some changes, and offered Beef Goulash and also Pork Goulash. By the way the proper spelling for Goulash is really Gulyás in Hungarian. This dinner had a history of ten years, so it was kind of anniversary The expert and the chef for the venison was no other then the pastor of the church, Reverend Béla Póznán. Fortunately the necessary help was around because to serve all the diners the pots were extremely huge. There were other chefs participating to make sure that everybody will be satisfied. In no time the bowls were filled and ready to serve. It was up to the diners to choose which gulyás they prefer, also how many servings, or there was the possibility for all three. There were remarks as people were leaving that the church should have gulyás dinner more then once a year. I don’t think anybody had an objection to that. It wasn’t just the food that made this evening memorable. Through the dinner that lasted a couple of hours beautiful live music filled the hall. A string trio, graduates of music school without taking a brake played all the time during the the dinner. They had a violin, a viola, and a cello. Making the receiving of the sound in all spots of the hall was put into the hands of a sound engineer. There were no complains. Well if all these excellent chefs wouldn’t mind, Above: This photo shows part of the hall, the servers were busy and the diners were anxious to taste the Gulyas. In the foreground siting with their back towards the reader are the lovely young ladies playing music. To the right are the musicians. With the violin Veronika Kiss, on the viola Joanna Smith Nelson, and playing the cello Caroline Savót. In the back Steve Levente controls the sound. then maybe plans could be made for other delicious dishes accompanied with - what else - nice music and family style singing. From our recent experiences the community nearby will joyfully fill the hall and ask for more similar events. Keep an eye on the news, and listen to announcements at the Hungarian churches. Sanyi Hornyak helps Reverend Bela Poznan to take the gulyás off the stove Masters of the kitchen were Virginia Burr, Karolina Szabó, and Andy Repasi One of the children who enjoyed the “soup " was the one and a half year old Olivia Szabó Page 4
