Out with the mayo: How Ukrainians reclaim holiday food

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<em>Kutia</em> is a sweet, warm porridge of pearled barley mixed with berries, nuts and stewed dried fruit. It

For many people from former Soviet countries, New Year’s is a big holiday feast time. A Ukrainian restaurant in Washington gives NPR a taste of what’s on the menu.

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