EVERYBODY'S WAITING . . . and a Ukrainian Side Dish

 Shannon’s parents have a huge, beautiful backyard – the perfect setting.   

Clayton (Lorne’s brother), Sabrina (Clayton’s wife), Chris (DJ’s fiancé), Djamal

Wedding program

List of Who’s Who in the Wedding Party

Tired of waiting? . . .  Lemonade!

It was raining on and off all day, but not at all throughout the ceremony.  Just in case, however, Shannon’s father had set up a tent.

Here come the guys!

Nick (Lorne’s youngest brother)

Lee (second youngest brother)

Paul (Shannon’s brother)

THE GROOM!

 Oh my goodness . . .  SHE's coming soon.

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FABULOUS SHREDDED BEETS (Terti Buryaki)

        From Bohdan Zahny’s THE BEST OF UKRAINIAN CUISINE

1 ½ lbs beets

¼ cup canola oil (plus 2 tbsp for the onions)

1 ½ lbs onions

½ cup tomato paste

1 tbsp sugar

1/8 tsp pepper

¾ tsp salt

·        Chop onions.  Sauté in 2 tbsp oil over medium heat for 5 minutes.  Then stir constantly for another 10 minutes to brown.

·        Peel beets and julienne in slivers.  Sauté in ¼ cup oil for 5 minutes.  Stir in the browned onions, tomato paste, salt, sugar, and pepper and take off the heat.

* Bohdan serves the beets cold but they are DELICIOUS hot, as well.