Recipe
Where does Borscht come from?
It comes from Eastern Europe and Northern Asia.
When did you get your blanket? And what are some interesting features of the blanket?
When you were born, 2014. It is a small slightly fluffy blanket on one side, and on the other side it is rougher but still soft. It has different coloured flowers on it and has a hot pink lace surrounding it.
What does “Sadie” mean?
It means “Princess” or “noble woman”.
When was your Nonna born, and how many siblings did she have?
She was born in 1947, and she has 3 siblings.
How many people on your maternal side stayed in Vancouver?
Five people.
What is Borscht? And who likes to eat it in my family?
Borscht is a traditional sour soup, and Lorea Halvens liked to eat it, but my family also loves it.
How many generations has the special necklace been passed down?
It has been passed down three generations.
What does “סדירה” mean in english?
It means “regular” in English.
What house did she live in, and where did she grow up?
She grew up during the post-war period (in Vancouver), and her house was known as a war-time house.
Why did your mom stay in Vancouver?
She stayed because of friends and family.
Where does the recipe for dill pickles originate from?
It comes from Eastern Europe.
What years did the university newspaper come from and who did it belong to?
It came from the years 1953-1954, and it belonged to Irvine Emmanuel Epstein.
Why did your parents give you the middle names "Jayne" and “Gloria”?
To remember Barbra Jane and Gloria who both sadly died.
How many children did she have, and what are their names?
She had two children and their names are Amber Huguet, and Michelle RIng.
Who on your paternal side left Ukraine because of the pilgrims and of anti-semitism?
Your great-grandpa Isaac.
What are three things you need to make borscht?
One onion, one potato, and two small carrots.
What does the newspaper show about Irvine's life?
Irvine was active in writing, student leadership, the law of society, and Jewish student organizations.
Who are the names “Jayne” and "Gloria" named after and what do they mean?
Jayne is named after your great-grandmother’s middle name on your maternal side, and Gloria is named after your grandmother on my paternal side. Jayne means “God is gracious” and Gloria means “glory”.
Where did your Nonna divorce her husband?
She found out her husband was cheating on her in Lima, Peru, but she divorced him in Canada.
Why did Barbra leave Pender Island?
She left because of medical issues and she needed to be close to her doctor.
How long do you put the pickles in the fridge for?
You put it in for at least a week.
What was one important event that happened in the newspaper?
One notable story mentions a large prank he organized with the engineering students.
What does the last name “Epstein/Epshtein” come from?
It comes from the German town of Epstein, where many Jewish families lived long ago. People from that area began using the name to show their connection to the town.
How did she describe the house she grew up in?
She described it as a small, sturdy house which was usually one or one and a half stories tall. At this time the household consisted of her father Sheridan, her mother Barbra, and her older sister Leyanne. There was a furnace, which was a big square box on the floor called central heating. All three girls shared a small room. She remembers having a nap in her bedroom during the day, and hearing the kids outside playing
How many people on my paternal side stayed in Vancouver?
Three people.