From tail-to-snout (beginning to end) we prepare our traditional celebratory family meal together from scratch. Only you arrive with 50% of the work done for you.All of the preparatory work is done and when you arrive everything is mise-en-place: chopped, peeled, diced, etc. as whole foods). You choose the seasonings and fresh herbs, tasting each dish along its trajectory to your taste and preferences. Since we do all of the cooking from scratch the meal is highly adaptable to seasonal produce availability and individual dietary needs.There are no special skills required to participate. I started out at age 5 in my grandparent's kitchen and have since done this experience with many inspiring people including children, persons of all abilities, professional bakers, and chefs alike.Over the meal, we share frank tales of life in the Falls and discuss our family heritage tales of immigration, war & Iron Curtain while stuffing our faces elegantly with pierogies! Easily adaptable to VEGETARIAN, VEGAN; or DAIRY, NUT, PORK diets without cost. Note: a small fee ($5 p/p) will apply for diets needing specialty ingredients like almond/rice flour for Keto, Atkins, gluten-free & similar.Sample Menu • Šiauliai Charcuterie Board - A selection of regional cheeses and Lithuanian party classics like kielbasa, preserved, and pickled goodies alike. • Aukštelkai Eggs - Sharing in a tradition since time memorial - we begin the feast with time-honoured toasting over this classic game and snack. • Pierogi - the stars of the show! - Using your customized filling(s) we make classic cheese/potato through fruit dessert dumplings and other international takes. • Balandeliai Banylis (autumn cabbage rolls) - Another classic fine-tuned over the centuries. This one is our family favourite version of cabbage rolls. • RCMP: Potatoes with a side of potatoes - All kidding aside these are our Roasted Creamy Mashed Potatoes. Jokingly we this is our potato main, with a side of taters, accompanied by potato! • Squash or seasonal vegetable "au four" - Slow baked squash or seasonal vegetable medley

Pierogi Night in Niagara

Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not wheelchair accessible,Stroller accessible,Service animals allowed,Near public transportation,Cat lives on the premesis; not suitable for those with allergies,For the record hosts have received 1st and full vaccinations respectively.,Health & Safety guidance around masks, food and equipment safety will be included in our orientation.,The menus are flexible for all dietary needs. Just let us know in advance to best prepare.,This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Social distancing enforced throughout experience,Guides required to regularly wash hands,Regular temperature checks for staff,Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms,Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons,Since this is a full-day walking tour out in the elements and our communities, personal protective gear is needed. In particular, this means face masks for when social distancing is not possible and when meeting us and our neighbours. This also means sun/rain protection, good shoes and warm clothes.

Dinner - This is a full meal which includes a likelihood of leftovers. These will be packed away for you thereafter.,Safety equipment (nitrile gloves, first aid, fire extinguishers and smoke detectors).,Kitchen equipment (instruction and safe operating guidance) provided.,Food safety basics will also be covered by a trained professional.

REQUIRED: Personal protective gear (for initial meeting and when warranted),Any wine, spirits or licensed products you wish to add to the meal,$5 fee for diets needing specialty ingredients like almond/rice flour for Keto, Atkins, gluten-free.