Cabbage is a staple in Ukrainian cuisine, not just for its many outstanding health benefits but for its versatility and economy.

The quintessential Ukrainian cabbage dish is of course holubtsi, aka cabbage rolls. The traditional rolls can be quite time consuming to make, so modern cooks often opt for "lazy cabbage rolls" which is basically a layered casserole of cabbage, rice, and other ingredients.

In this episode of Ukrainian Food Flair, Sylvia shares her recipe for a hearty dinner variation with ground beef, rice, and cabbage.

She also shares some very interesting anecdotes about cabbage folklore and medicinal qualities.

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This edition of Knyzhka Corner discusses The Blue Riviera – A Daughter’s Investigation, a memoir recounting a daughter’s effort to understand the circumstances surrounding her mother’s death in 1960.

The review outlines Sally Tomiuk Kurpita’s early life in Stari Kuti, her family’s immigration to Canada, her illness on the voyage, and her involvement in Montreal’s Ukrainian Catholic community.

It describes the events leading up to her fatal car accident, the unanswered questions surrounding her final hours, and the impact of her death on her daughter’s life.

The review follows the author’s exploration of family history, her relationship with her father, her connection to Ukrainian heritage, and her reflections on Ukrainian history and current events.

More information about the author and her work is available at her website.

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Making Bombs for Hitler by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch is a story about a little known aspect of Nazi camps – the 3.3 to 5 million Ostarbeiters, or forced labourers. Readers will learn a great deal about World War II and the treatment of captured Ukrainian civilians.

Skrypuch’s characters overcome great challenges during a period of war and intense turbulence. Her images of suffering are unforgettable.

The novel begins in 1943 as Lida and her younger sister Laryssa are separated after the Nazis take over their village. Nine-year old Lida is sent to a work camp in Bavaria and struggles to survive in the horrible conditions there.

Read the full transcript on the Nash Holos blog here.

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