Julia Altshuler wrote:
> A new friend is coming to dinner on Thursday. As always, I want this
> meal to be relatively informal and normal while still impressing the
> hell out of her.
>
> Any ideas?

Borchst with sour cream is prettier but I'm partial to shav (sour grass
soup - sorrel). I see no reason you can't serve both. Mix either with
sour cream, and have hard cooked egg slices, diced seeded cukes, and
dill as garnishes

http://www.manischewitz.com/docs/man_62.shtml

Sheldon