Category Archives: Food

Events, Food, Speakers

SASW Speakers’ Series: Vineyards in Slovakia Through the Ages – Saturday, September 30, 2023

Posted on by Brian Belensky
21
Sep

Vineyards in Slovakia Through the Ages by Dr. Ján Vingárik Upper Nitra Museum, Prievidza (Slovakia) Saturday, September 30, 2023 2:00pm ET ONLINE You probably won’t find Slovakia on most of today’s maps of European vineyards.  Nevertheless, the present-day cultivation of grapevines in Slovakia is noteworthy, and its history is even more interesting.  For many centuries, wine production […]

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Food

The long-awaited SASW Cookbook is finally available for purchase!

Posted on by Brian Belensky
10
Jul

Bryndza and Cabbage and Potatoes… Oh My! The long-awaited SASW Cookbook is finally available for purchase! Order yours today! We hope these recipes transport you back to your baba’s kitchen… and maybe inspire you to try some new spins on old classics. Filled with dozens of color photos Many recipes include preparation tips and serving suggestions  […]

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Events, Food

Friday Lenten Dinners at Epiphany Church in Annandale (3/4 – 4/8/2022)

Posted on by Brian Belensky
03
Mar

Carry-out Lenten Dinners will begin on Friday, March 4th will be held each Friday until April 8th in the Parish Center of Epiphany of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church from 4 – 7 PM.  Epiphany is located at 3410 Woodburn Road in Annandale, VA.

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Events, Food

Homemade Slovak Food for Svätý Mikuláš – Order by Sunday, November 28, 2021

Posted on by Brian Belensky
20
Nov

As part of the Svätý Mikuláš festivities this year, SASW is pleased to offer for sale traditional Slovak foods, as well as evergreen table centerpieces, all made by Danka (“the gingerbread lady”). All food and centerpiece orders must be placed by 10pm on Sunday, November 28, and payment must be made in advance. Pick-up will take place in […]

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Food

Slovak Cookbook – Submission Deadline extended to July 6th

Posted on by Brian Belensky
17
Jun

Dear Members and Friends, Do you or a family member make a Slovak dish that people always seem to want the recipe for? What Slovak entrée, side dish, bread, or dessert is always on the table at holidays and gatherings? Is there a family recipe that has been passed down through oral tradition, that you […]

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Food, General News

Friday Lenten Dinners at Epiphany Church in Annandale (2/28-4/3/2020)

Posted on by Brian Belensky
11
Mar

Epiphany of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church 3410 Woodburn Road Annandale, VA 22003 Lenten Dinners will begin on Friday, February 28th in the Parish Center of Epiphany Church will be held each Friday until April 3rd. Carry out begins at 4 PM. Dine in from 5-7 PM. The menu includes a choice of one of […]

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Food, General News

SASW Cookbook Project: Send Us Your Family Recipes!

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09
Mar

Cooking is a huge part of our culture in the Slovak community–it seems like everybody and their Baba has a recipe to share! Over the next few months, the Slovak American Society of Washington, D.C. (SASW) will be compiling its own recipe book to share with members, families, and friends. After printing, the cookbook will […]

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Slovak and East European Food Providers

Posted on by admin
09
Mar

Here are providers of Slovak and Eastern European food in the local Washington, DC area as well as few online sources. Markets Polish Market 431 Maple Avenue West Vienna, VA 22180 (703) 261-6385 https://www.polishmarketviennavirginia.com Products: Kiełbasa, pierogi, Gołąbki (stuffed cabbage), Pickles and Sauerkraut, Kosciusko Mustard, Farmers Cheese, Pączki (Polish doughnuts), Makowiec (poppy seed cake), Żywiec […]

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