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The Bookstore at Saulaine: Latvian Mittens!

2008-12-03T03:43:41Z

Saulaine has Lizbeth Upitis “Latvian Mittens”, new expanded edition, 44 new mittens and 23 new graphs, Schoolhouse Press, 1997, large format, soft cover, 90 pages in English and Latvian.

All books in the bookstore are donated, all work is done by volunteers and all proceeds support Saulaine, the summer property of St. John’s Church in Toronto. Make an offer! We can mail anywhere!

http://www.campsaulaine.com

Please write to me directly:

stivrins at hotmail dot com

Help………

2008-11-21T08:06:09Z

I don’t know the proper pronunciation or spelling- Spec Prevogins?
They are similar to American Perogies. A small pastry or bread shaped like a half moon.
I recall helping mom make these when I was very young, but can’t remember much.
Would anyone know what I am referring to and have a recipe?

Looking for help

2008-11-05T04:31:40Z

Hi,

My 9 yr old son is working on a school project about his heritage. He needs to include a Latvian tradition w/3 details about that tradition. Can anyone provide info on such? My dad passed away years ago and I have been unable to locate my uncle. Thank you in advance for any help!

Ancient Latvian festivals, traditions, sayings

2008-11-06T19:51:54Z

Was wondering if anyone had any notes, references or links to sites with a complete list of Latvian festivals throughout the year; information on traditions; and sayings/beliefs.

Found this wikipedia site, but I believe some celebrations might be missing from its list
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Septinu_Bralu_Diena

Looking as well for information on traditions and sayings/beliefs.

ar cienu.

Silke recipes

2008-10-27T04:22:24Z

I love the various dressings for silke (or other fish) that are served in Latvia. Does anybody here know a recipe?

gardens

2008-05-24T12:45:46Z

So, if you were putting a garden in your yard, what are plants that latvians might include most often?

What flowers? What trees? What shrubs?

What about indoor plants?

Latvian Meatballs?

2008-04-15T07:09:54Z

Hi, I’m just wondering if anybody has a recipe for those tasty meatballs (spelled Cotlettes, I think)? I’ve had them several times, but never got a chance to jot down a recipe for them.

I appreciate any responses you guys have for me. :)

Cold Beet Soup

2008-06-18T20:12:17Z

It is that time of year again to start making beet soup. I try every year and can’t seem to make it as my relatives do in Latvia. Does anyone have a recipe to share?
Liels Paldies!

Asterix comic in Latvian

2008-08-14T05:27:52Z

Hi to everybody,
I’m Raffaele from Italy.
I am a new user; I’m glad in meeting you all!
I’m posting in your interesting forum as I hope you can help me…
I’m collecting Asterix (famous French/Gaul comic character) in foreign languages.
I’m still missing the Latvian translation and from my country it’s really hard to find it.
Four titles were printed in 1994-96 by Egmont Latvia Ltd. (Riga)
The titles are:
1. Galla Asterika Dekas (1994)
2. Zelta Sirpis (1994)
3. Asteriks un Kleopatra (1995)
4. Asteriks Korsika (1996)
These comics were translated by Gita Grinsberga.
These are all the informations I have.
I really really hope that you can help me in finding and buying it.
Or at least if noboby of you owns these comics, please suggest me where I could find it…
Waiting for your replies,
my best regards

Latvian “s’mores”

2008-07-28T11:10:11Z

Thought I’d share the results of our recent attempts at making “Latvian S’mores”.

For those unfamiliar with this popular N. American sweet treat, a “s’more” consists of a campfire-roasted marshmallow on top of a piece of milk chocolate, sandwiched between 2 graham crackers. Sweet, sticky mess…

Our local ingredients consisted of:
Laimas zefīrs (krējuma, bez šokolādes apvalciņa)
Laimas piena šokolāde
Laimas Selgas Klasiskie cepumi (sviesta un vaniļas garša)

Our (unscientific ;-) findings - zefirs melted ok, next time we’ll try with vanilla flavored zefīri as the krējuma ones were a bit sour (lemony?). The chocolate was fine. Selgas klasiskie are sweeter than graham crackers, but it sort of balanced out the sour zefirs. So....in a pinch (or if you haven’t made it to Stockman, where marshmallows ARE available, albeit at a ridiculous price), if you’re dying for a s’more, the Latvian version is not so bad.