Ukrainian girl shares her tradition in Okanagan by meals – Okanagan | Globalnews.ca

Perogies, cabbage rolls and borsch are what many people consider with regards to Ukrainian meals, nonetheless these are simply three of the numerous delicacies Tetiana Kopets sells in her new retailer known as Able to Cook dinner.

Kopets’ retailer opened on Canada Day, in honour of her new dwelling. She and her household have been pressured to depart their dwelling in Kyiv through the Russian invasion final 12 months.

“It’s very arduous as a result of we by no means dreamed of residing in Canada, our life in Kyiv was unbelievable,” stated Kopets.

Now, she has created a bit of piece of Ukraine at her store in Kelowna, the place she has employed different Ukrainians.

The storefront at The District shopping center on Bernard Avenue has been cut up into two. One half is the place individuals should buy the ready-made Ukrainian meals. The opposite is the place individuals can watch the Ukrainian meals be made by a glass window.

Behind that cup window the ladies can communicate their language, and take heed to Ukrainian music whereas incomes wages to construct new lives in Canada.

One of many workers, Olena Roemanova says they’ve huge plans for the enterprise to develop.

“We hope we can have purchasers like eating places, possibly wineries, possibly colleges,” stated Roemanova.

Roemanova says she additionally hopes they might companion with ski resorts over the winter months as nicely.

Whereas they construct up their consumer lists, they’ll proceed making ready Ukrainian meals which are able to be cooked in your house.