IN THE NEWS: Slovak heritage will be the center of attention at an upcoming party.

(TRIBUNE DEMOCRAT- JOHNSTOWN, PA) - A Slovak Mardi Gras, or Fasiangy, will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 19 at Venue of Merging Arts, 305 Chestnut St. in the Cambria City section of Johnstown.

The Sustainable Environmental Economic Partnership, a Slovak-American partnership from Kosice, Slovakia, is sponsoring the celebration, said Karen Mesaros, who provides marketing and public relations for the organization.

Authentic Slovak potato haluski cooking demonstrations using bryndza sheep’s cheese will be given by Dennis Ragan of Indiana, Pa.
“He’s a friend and has done demonstrations in Pittsburgh,” Mesaros said. “When we think of haluski, we think noodles and cabbage, but in Slovakia, it’s potatoes and sheep cheese. It’s the national dish in Slovakia.”.....

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Pierogi Cookbook Author to Speak at Johnstown Event

Randy Horbal - author and peirogi connoisseur.

Author of Gourmet Perohi & Savory Folklore Sauces, Randy Horbal to speak at SEEP sro Slovak Mardi Gras event Sunday, February 19 at Venue of Merging Arts (Cambria City) in Johnstown PA. Horbal will also have a vendor table showcasing his unique pierogi merchandise as shown above. For more event details, see: http://slovakmardigras.eventbrite.com.