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INTERNATIONAL DAY
A Taste of Home
The Storm King School’s annual International Day took place on May 2.
Students chose a country, (their country of origin for many) and prepared
poster boards, signature dishes, crafts, music, and more.
The dining room bustled with activity as students, faculty, and staff milled
around sampling foods and learning about the various cultures and traditions.
Offerings included an assortment of teas, soups, and cheeses, Spanish “street
food,” Tamales Mexicanos, Kebabs grilled to order, Vietnamese Summer Rolls,
and much more. The kitchen staff participated for the second year in a row
and received rave reviews of their Tostadas. There were palm readings, face
painting, music, and games in addition to the food. Countries represented
included China, Korea, Kazakhstan, Hungary, Spain, France, the Ukraine, Russia,
Vietnam, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Turkey, Panama, Slovakia, Chile, and the USA.
International Day continues to be a highlight of the SKS school year. It is
festive, educational, and above all, fun!
Left: Kirilo B. ‘12 checks the Borsch, a recipe derived from Kazakhstan,
with Ekaterina A. ‘14 waiting for a taste. Center: Borsch (see recipe).
Right: Dominique D. ‘14 and Jamie Z. ‘14 at the Tamales Mexicanos stand.
Borsch
The Republic of Kazakhstan
Recipe by SKS student Ilyas O. ‘13
100
g
Beets
60
g
Cabbage
20
g
Parsley
5
g
Onion
20
g
Tomato purée
15
g
Flour
10
g
Butter or Margarine
5
g
Sugar
8
g
Vinegar
1
Laurel Leaf
Pepper
Salt
Parsley for garnish
1.
Boil the beets after removing
skin and washing separately.
2.
Shred boiled beets to straw or cut
into slices.
3.
Put fresh cabbage
into pot with boiling water or
broth, leave until they boil, and
then add roots, beet and vinegar
mixed with tomato puree.
4.
Boil
borsch for 20-30 minutes.
5.
Add
spices (laurel leaf, pepper, salt) 10
minutes before you finish boiling.
6.
Add sour cream if desired.
recipe
If you are interested in hosting an
SKS alumni or admissions gathering in your
area, please call the Development Office.
845.534.7892
ext. 217
Interested in Hosting
an Event?
BORSCH: © OxILIxO/FOTOLIA
