Prairie things.

[cherry]

When I was in California last summer, I was informed of a startling fact.

They have no perogies.

Perogies. None. They're a staple around here. They have their own section in the frozen food aisle. Sometimes, they're even listed on the big signs hanging from the roof in the grocery story.

So, in this scientifically accurate poll, I want to know:

Do you have perogies?
Are they common, or have you only seen them once or twice?
- If the later, did you see them in your local, or were you traveling?
Do you have any clue what the hell I'm blathering about about?

Comments

[elvenjen4.livejournal.com]

*waves from California!* WE DO have perogies!! They're not super common but they are in the frozen food sections of most large chain grocery stores.

[cherryice.livejournal.com]

Well, he's done at Stanford now, so I guess I can't grace them with this information and come out a hero. Now it would be more of a backhanded slap, eh?

[elvenjen4.livejournal.com]

That depends, where's he living now?

[cherryice.livejournal.com]

They're somewhere in the middle eastern states, I think. She was transferred, and they moved with her job.

I'm not a horrible cousin. Really.

[stacyx.livejournal.com]

Yes we have them. They're in the supermarket, but they're better at carnivals or the like. Deep fried is the best with a little vinegar on them

[cherryice.livejournal.com]

Vinegar?

I'll have to admit, I've never heard of anyone eating them with vinegar; and I know people who eat fruit ones with cream gravy.

We usually have sour cream (plus or minus chives/bacon/fried onions), or apple sauce with them.

[stacyx.livejournal.com]

Yes, vinegar. Similiar to eating french fries with vinegar or salt and vinegar chips. Only goes well when they're deep fried. With boilded ones, I like them with tomato sauce on them.

[cherryice.livejournal.com]

I can honestly say I've never seen anyone eat them with tomato sauce, either. What flavour filling do you usually have with said sauce?

[stacyx.livejournal.com]

Potato and cheddar.

[dkphoenix.livejournal.com]

We have them too. There's not a whole section in the frozen foods, maybe 2 or 3 varieties at the most. (Like plain, cheesey, and with bacon, or something like that. Maybe with sour cream, too. They tend to flavor them a little like twice-baked potatoes here.) They also sell them at Oktoberfest, but I've never had them fried. Just boiled with butter.

[cherryice.livejournal.com]

We have all those, and more. They have fruit ones, too.

I've never had them deep fried, either -- we usually do boiled or boiled and then panfried for a bit.

[nute.livejournal.com]

I make the world's awesomest Nuclear Death Perogies. Boil them for a while, then saute them in a pan with some oil and cayenne. Sprinkle liberally with salt and hot pepper, and serve.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_bounce_/]

Would I be able to get the recipee off you? I tried them tonight but the recipee I was using was slightly dodgy.

[cherryice.livejournal.com]

That sounds very yummy. I'm going to have to try those out.

Do you usually eat them as-is, or with apple sauce or sour cream?

[nute.livejournal.com]

As-is when I do them that way. Normally, with some melted cheese and salt.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_bounce_/]

Am planning to make them tonight, just so I can see what you're talking about.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_bounce_/]

Made them. They were strange - I don't think I got the dough thin enough and I slightly overcooked them. Also, I think the recipee was dodgy.

They were nice with sauce, but.

[cherryice.livejournal.com]

Well, I know few enough people who actually make perogies. We all just buy them at the store. I think it's a fine art. Or something.

Glad you gave them a try, though. ::G::

[cherryice.livejournal.com]

-- I'm almost afraid to ask what you mean by 'sauce.'

You didn't put gravy on them, did you?

[http://users.livejournal.com/_bounce_/]

No. Tomatoe sauce. The universal condiment.

[cherryice.livejournal.com]

You put... ketchup... on perogies.

Because the other option? Is spaghetti sauce. Which would actually maybe be better.

Dude, if you put ketchup on perogies, the recipe was very dodgy.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_bounce_/]

It didn't say to put it on them, but I'd boilded them and panfried them and I felt they needed a little extra something. Like tomatoe sauce. Besides, they're *practically* pasties, and you eat pasties with sauce.

and sausages, chips, eggs, pies, pastizzies, stew, casseroles, spanikopika. Everything works with sauce. :)

[groovekittie.livejournal.com]

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm ... perogies. Gotta love those Ukranians man. Dammit. I just drooled all over my keyboard.

[cherryice.livejournal.com]

I think I know what I'm having for supper.

Mmmm. Perogies.

[groovekittie.livejournal.com]

Mmmmmm ... me too. Oo, powwow is on. Or maybe an Indian Taco. Ever have one of those? Mmmm ... taco. Perogies. Damn ethic foods. Why do they have to be so good?!

[cherryice.livejournal.com]

I haven't had an Indian taco, no.

I'm a huge fan of ethnic food. There's no sushi in the part of the province I'm living in now, so I haven't had any since I moved down from 'Toon town. I'm going through serious withdrawal here. Saganake (sp?) is one of my favourites, but I haven't been able to find a place that makes it since my favourite Greek restaraunt became a JD Peppercorn.

Mmmm. Flaming cheese.

-- I really need Greek food now.

[groovekittie.livejournal.com]

Get thee to a powwow! lol That's where you get some Indian tacos. Or try Wanuskewin next time you're in Toontown. Shame about the sushi. Love the stuff too. I get some everytime I go into the city too. :D

[cherryice.livejournal.com]

Wow. I haven't been to Wanuskewin in years. I have fond memories, though. I always loved the hoop dances, though I'm afraid I don't remember the correct terminology. (Bad Cherry. No cookie.)

A friend and I are so going out for sushi as a belated birthday outing when I move back for uni.

Damnit, I have to stop making myself want food that I can't find in my current local.

[groovekittie.livejournal.com]

Hoop dances is correct I do believe. :P

I want food too now. Dammit.

[firebird308.livejournal.com]

Do you have any clue what the hell I'm blathering about about?

No. O_o

[cherryice.livejournal.com]

Perogies are a dumpling-like Norweigan treat. A dough/pasta crust is stuffed (usually with mashed potatoes +/- cheese or bacon or cottage cheese), and then boiled. Some people pan fry afterwards, to make them crunchy. Apparently, some people deep fry them. Often served with sour cream +/- bacon bits or fried onions. My family sometimes has applesauce with them, but I'm told we're unique in this.

In our language, they're pronounced pero-hay

[lolitabug.livejournal.com]

I'm part Ukrainian, and my grandma is first generation Canadian, fully Ukrainian. And she makes the BEST perogies in the world.

We usually eat them with sour cream and fried onions. Sometimes bacon bits. Inside is a potato and spice mix.

The ones with blueberries inside are dessert perogies. Those are really good too, but much harder to make.

Re: In our language, they're pronounced pero-hay

[cherryice.livejournal.com]

My cousin's husband's mother is very Ukranian. She came down for Christmas once, and yum. Best perogies I've ever had. My mom's made them a time or two, but we usually rely on Mother Kathy's. Have you ever had apple sauce on perogies? My family always does -- I used to think that perogies with sour cream were weird -- but I'm told that's just us, and no one else.

Desert perogies in these parts are usually made from Saskatoon berries. But then, we make pretty much everything from Saskatoon berries.

-- I really want to go berry picking now. Stoopid city.

Re: In our language, they're pronounced pero-hay

[lolitabug.livejournal.com]

I've never had them with apple sauce, but that's just me. I'm sure you're very normal. ::snerk::

Re: In our language, they're pronounced pero-hay

[cherryice.livejournal.com]

I suffer no delusions of normalcy.