During history month in May, the Lithuanian association had introduced us to it's culture, history, story of migration and food! This is the first time they have participated for history month and we all appreciated what they have shared with us. We had a lesson in learning the pronounciation of the alphabets, basically very similar to Spanish which derived from Latin. History of the country and finally the independence. We had a good description of their traditional costume and some of us had the opportunity to dress up! We toured the museum and the library and I think it was mentioned that it is the only Lithuanian museum in Australia?! The ex-president gave us a good account how she migrated to Australia and it was great to learn of her migration first hand. Finally we finished with a sumptuous lunch, there were 3 choices, a traditional potato dumping stuffed with veal and there's vegetarian version which had been stuffed with mushroom. The dumplings were well seasoned and make sure you taste before seasoning! The dessert was a cake which is normally served at weddings and it was a spectacular sight towering up, well presented! Finally, the club is licensed and the beer is worth trying. read more

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I didn't really know much about Lithuania until my friend Mike took me to the Lithuanian House for lunch one Sunday. I still don't really know much about Lithuania, but I enjoyed the experience. Ok so, Lithuania is a small country in the north of Europe, near Poland and Russia. It's really, really cold. The Adelaide Lithuanian House is located in Norwood in a dark little building on a residential street. It houses a little eatery, the Lithuanian community group and a Lithuanian Museum. Many of the Lithuanian community in Adelaide came here after World War II, and have stayed here ever since, contributing to the wider South Australian community. It was a summer day, so maybe the weather wasn't best for heavy Lithuanian food, but I enjoyed it anyway. There was three dishes on offer - a big stuffed potato dumpling, a Borscht (beetroot) soup, and a vegetable ham hock soup. The Zeppelini was the star of the show - like a giant gnocchi stuffed with bacon and swimming in a creamy sauce. I can't quite decide if I loved it or hated it - so thick and chewy, and meaty and creamy. Overwhelming. The eating hall is decorated with traditional LIthuanian prints, wood-carvings and wood-grain light-fittings, all very beautiful. I didn't get to have a look at the museum, but I would go back for this if I was in the Norwood area one Sunday, particularly to see the traditional arts and crafts items. read more