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Paska – Ukrainian Traditional Easter Bread

It seems like Easter is still several weeks away, hence lots of time for Paska baking, but not according to my “social” calendar.

Those of you who bake with yeast, know that this process is time consuming, so you can’t just plan to bake Paska in the evening after work, like you would cake or cookies. You need several hours of tending to this bread making project, which means….weekend time.

Ukrainian -German Wedding -Interesting Traditions

This mid-December wedding had a Christmas theme, and it took place in Germany (Bavaria…to be exact), with breathtaking scenery of snow covered hills and tree tops.

The Bride incorporated her Ukrainian traditions into the wedding ceremony and reception, and the Groom complimented it with his German wedding traditions.

Very Special Garden Tended by Very Special Gardeners

Gardening is a very relaxing hobby. It requires planning, physical labor, continuous upkeep, and endless enjoyment.

Today I will share with you the accomplishments of two senior citizens, who shared this wonderful hobby of garden tending.

End Of Summer Flower Garden – Before And After Pictures

At the beginning of the summer I posted pictures of my daughter’s flower patches and her new landscaping.

All those flowers were so small then, and tried to establish themselves.

Well, today I will show you what they look like now….they really thrive, and most of them are still going strong. Some of the late spring/early summer flowers are gone, but the summer annuals and perennials took their place.