Comments on: Shashlik ~ Barbecued Lamb Kebobs

By: J Bear

J Bear — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 20:45:51 +0000

In the paragraph stating “Growing up when we were part of the Russian Molokan Church I remember the all church picnics we had at Griffith Park where there were several open grills cooking this wonderfully marinated lamb”, I believe that the picnics were held at Brookside Park, in Pasadena, CA adjacent to the Rose Bowl.

J Bear, You are so right. I had this conversation with my 84 year old father and his mind remembered 2 picnics at Griffith Park. Then when I mentioned the Rose Bowl cuz I thought the park was close to there instead, he was convinced it was still at Griffith Park. But the reality is that it was Brookside Park. There were a couple subsequent picnics at Griffith Park but these aren’t the UMCA picnics that I remembered which were at Brookside Park near the Rosebowl.

By: August Recipe Round-Up ~ Grilling « The Happy Wonderer

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By: Mary Lou

Mary Lou — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 02:50:23 +0000

Same here Ellen. Yours and Lana’s blogs have made me feel closer and like being a part of my son’s ‘extended’ family. Can’t wait to be apart of one of those big russian get togethers now that I “know” you better!
In God’s love….

By: Mary Lou

Mary Lou — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 02:31:57 +0000

I always enjoy reading about your family, russian, customs. My father would make lamb patties a couple of times a year, but I - as you would say - didn’t have a good experience with it, yet I do like gyros. Will have to try it more often.

Mary Lou (or M Lou)

Mary Lou, I am looking forward to meeting you face to face in the future. blessings on you…

By: Elle

Elle — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 19:31:09 +0000

We love lamb. I’ll have to try this one. Are those tomatoes skewered with the lamb and onions?

Elle, Those are tomatoes. That picture is taken in Russia. We skewer the meat with raw onions or alone.

By: Susie

Susie — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 17:16:56 +0000

I’ve never tried lamb, but your kabobs look very tempting!
Your picnics must have been great fun!!

hi Susie, I think a lot of people haven’t tried lamb and if you do try it I hope it’s a good experience for you…