Ukrainian families are notorious for “force-feeding” their people, and family in-laws from different cultures are no exception. If you’re curious about how your future Ukrainian wife would be cooking for you, take a peek at future possibilities through the lens of Ukrainian cuisine.
The variety of Ukrainian cuisine
Ukrainian cuisine was listed as one of the countries in “The 20 Best Countries in the World for Food,” a list on the Yonderbound Blog. Some of the treats that the post included are the near-legendary Borsch, which is a beetroot soup with meat. Salo, a delicious salted dish of pork fat. Varenyky, which Yonder describes as “a kind of ravioli,” but Wikipedia says is more of “a type of dumpling”. Zrazi, which are beef cutlets with a variety of fillings.
Other European countries influence Ukrainian cuisine. Poland, which is a major cultural influence in West Ukraine, Germany, and Turkey. Ukraine’s Kefir resembles the Turkish Ayran. Ukraine’s breads and other potato-based casseroles may remind you of the casseroles common in Greece, Turkey, and Poland.
When you meet your Ukrainian bride, you’ll encounter good, hearty soul food. Your future Ukrainian family will present you with the best of Ukrainian cuisine. You would fill your stomach to the brim.
Adjusting To The United States
If your kitchen isn’t equipped with a good oven, it’s high time to invest in one. This way, if your Ukrainian wife misses food from home, she can whip it up herself. Otherwise, there is no shortage of fast food that your new bride will not adapt to.
On the bright side, American fast food is getting pretty popular in Ukraine. So your future Ukrainian bride may actually be pretty excited to have nothing but American fast food for a while. When it gets old for her, it’s high time to get her a fully-equipped kitchen. She can cook her Ukrainian cuisine to her heart’s content.
Food, The Great Equaliser
“The way through a man’s heart is through his stomach,” as the adage says, but it’s also pretty much the thread that holds a family together. As you can see, Ukrainian families certainly bond over home-cooked meals, and they won’t hesitate to include portions for the three of you on the menu.
As you build your new family with your Ukrainian wife, no doubt, food and cooking will be part of the union. Get used to tighter pants and loosening your belt more often! Growing into a new Ukrainian family will certainly exercise your gut—in the most gustatory way possible, Ukraine-style.
Olga loves travelling and learning about different cultures. She enjoys taking photos, trying new foods, and spending time outdoors. A skilled writer, Olga is a language enthusiast as well. She enjoys meeting new people from around the world and trying out new recipes in her kitchen.
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