William Penn Life, 2017 (52. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

2017-11-01 / 11. szám

Puzzle Contest #149 with Lizzy Cseh-Hadzinsky

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Hungarian lavender

A FEW DAYS AGO, I received from my Hungarian cousins a small, very light parcel. It was an early birthday gift comprised of various types of lavender products, including a sachet, tea, oil, perfume and soap. Hungarian lavender is considered among the best in the world.

As with paprika, lavender did not originate in Hungary, but once planted there, the conditions for growing the small bush were found to be exceptional.

Three years ago, I visited the two areas responsible for growing 90% of Hungary’s lavender crop: Tihany and Pannonhalma. Smaller amounts are gown in areas along the coast of Lake Balaton. Lavender is harvested from mid-June through early July. There are 21 types of lavender but only three varieties are suitable for human consumption. The most popular color is purple, with pink and white varieites cultivated in smaller quantities. All parts of the plant which grow above ground level are used in the production of lavender products.

The Benedictine monks residing at the Pannonhalma Abbey began to farm the storied plant in the early 1800s, while large-scale plantations did not start in Tihany until the 1920s. Throughout Magyarország, one sees many homes with several bushes growing along pathways or in flower pots.

The Tihanyi peninsula is home to dozens of small lavender farms and shops, a Lavender Museum and places that let you harvest your own bunches of the aromatic plant. Pannonhalma boasts a wonderful shop that features many distinctive lavender products along with wines and pálinka made at the monastery.

What would be a better Yuletide gift for those Hungarian- Americans on your gift list than a few fragrant or tasty Magyar lavender products? Lavender is the gift that keeps giving as the strong mesmerizing smell lasts for several months. Hungarian lavender products are readily available through internet specialty stores and at better health food stores.

For more information on Hungarian lavender and the Pannonhalma and Tihany areas, I suggest these two websites: www.bences.hu and www.bfnp.hu.

There are 14 clues in this month’s puzzle, all about Hungarian lavender. Good luck, and see you in December. Don’t forget to vote, honor our veterans, remember Saint Elizabeth’s feast day and have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Éljen az Amerikai-Magyar,

Lizzy Cseh-Hadzinsky, Branch 28

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“Hungarian Lavender” Word List

Balaton-felvidék

Oil

Tea

Belső-tó

Pannonhalma

Tihany

Jelly

Perfume

White

Levendula-ház

Pink

Wine

Magenta

Soap

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Puzzle Contest #146 WINNERS

The winners of our Puzzle Contest #146 were drawn Oct. 5, 2017, at the Home Office. Congratulations to: Michelle A. Day, Br. 14 Cleveland, OH Richelle A. Eiseman Br. 226 McKeesport, PA Michele T. Morris, Br. 28 Youngstown, OH Mitchell Pogorzelski, Br. 15 Chicago, IL Each won $50 for their correct entry.

RULES

1. ALL WPA members are eligible to enter.

2. Complete the word search puzzle correctly.

3. Mail your completed puzzle, along with your name, address, phone number, email address, and WPA Certificate Number, to:

WPA PUZZLE #149 709 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15233

4. Entries must be received at the Home Office by Dec. 29, 2017.

5. Four winners will be drawn from all correct entries on or about Jan. 5, 2018, at the Home Office. Each winner will receive $50.

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