Bliny and Babushka contests Russian Cultural Garden February 22, 2015
The most characteristic food of Maslenitsa is bliny (pancakes or crepes). Round and golden, they are made from the rich foods still allowed by the Orthodox tradition that week: butter, eggs and milk. During pagan times, the round and golden shape and color signified praise to the Sun because of pancakes' resemblance to it.
About 10 people entered their bliny in the Best Bliny Cook Off at the event organized by Debbie Hanson and featuring Ken Kovach, Erika Puussaar and Bob Rotatori as judges.
Judging the Bliny - Bob, Erika and Ken
Irina checks the scores
A tough job but someone had to do it
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*** There was also a Best Scarf or babushka contest. Contestants showed off their scarves one by one and 3 judges selected the winner.
