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Recent Fund-raising Projects
 A bowl of traditional Russian borscht Borscht Bash MVERN presented a “Borscht Bash” at St. George’s Episcopal Church on November 17, 2007, featuring a traditional Russian meal, including borscht, prepared by MVERN volunteers and served by the teenagers who were going on the 2008 exchange trip to Russia. Special guests included Fr. Nikolai Aksenov, rector of St. Nicholas Church in Sablino, Russia, Igor Tolochin from St. Petersburg, and the Rt. Rev. Kenneth Price, Suffragan Bishop of Southern Ohio. The Oakwood Accordion Band entertained 170 guests with traditional Russian folk music. Marina’s Traditional Vegetarian Russian Borscht Although there are as many recipes for borscht as there are women in Russia, this one is a winner. Serves 15-20 Total preparation time: 1 1/2 hrs.
While you are bringing water to a boil, dice the vegetables; mix with other ingredients; add to boiling water. Bring mixture back to a boil and simmer slowly for 45 minutes. Add:
Add more boiling water, if necessary, and simmer uncovered until vegetables are tender.
Just before serving add: 1 big ripe tomato or 1 can (16 oz,) plum tomatoes, drained & chopped
Ladle the borscht into bowls; garnish with: Cilantro, chopped |