The Pickle Project

Within the borders of Ukraine lies a surprisingly diverse mix of cultures, resulting in variations in foodways but with the common bond of a shared regional history. Part of an area once known as “the breadbasket of Europe”, Ukraine experienced the hardships of famine in the 1930s followed by World War II.

In an event co-sponsored by the Historical and Educational Center and the Historic Foodways Society of the Delaware Valley, Linda Norris will explore how today's food traditions in Ukraine reflect both the bounty of the land and the privations of those 20th century events. Participants will also have the opportunity to sample some traditional Ukrainian foods.

Linda is an internationally respected museum education professional, maintains a deep interest in promoting a thoughtful, conscious approach to the intersection of food, culture and sustainability in communities around the world. As co-founder of The Pickle Project blog and a Fulbright Scholar, she has a particular current focus on Ukraine.

Following the program, participants will have the opportunity to view an exhibit of works by Ukrainian artist Mykola Mykhaylovych Bondarenko, entitled Ukraine 1933:A Cookbook, which was inspired by survivors’ accounts of the food which they were forced to eat in order to survive the famine, as well as other food-related related items from the Center's museum and archival collections.

Reservations are required. Guests must send a registration form and payment to the HFSDV.  While the "deadline" has passed, there is still room! Just mail the form to the HFSDV and send us an email letting us know that you want to reserve a spot.

Cost is $25 ($20 for UkrHEC or HFSDV members).