Iowans for Ukrainians has established two important goals, to support soldiers displaced in war-torn Ukraine and to also help native Ukrainians start a new life in Iowa. They know exactly where the money is being used, whether it’s buying new boots for 10 soldiers or purchasing a specific vehicle for a brigade. They have sent more than $50,000 to Ukraine for small and medium size projects. When Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, the Khindurangalas started a nonprofit called Iowans for Ukrainians. More than a simple nod to their home country Shalika's brother, Lalit, who co-own's the bakery with his sister, left Ukraine to join her at Iowa State in 2013. Piece & Freedom is a regular vendor at the Ames Main Street Farmers’ Markets on Saturday mornings this summer. “Everyone who has a country house separate from their home has a cherry tree.”Įven her jewelry choice Tuesday showed Shalika's love for the juicy fruit, with life-sized cherry earrings dangling from her ears on makeshift stems. It makes me feel both homes - Ames because cherry pies go back to VEISHEA, and the cherries in Ukraine are popular treats,” Shalika said. Shalika left Kyiv, Ukraine in 2010 to study at Iowa State, but she didn't leave her love for authentic Ukrainian desserts behind. The desserts are an ode to the Ames’ history with cherry pies, bakery co-owner Shalika Khindurangala, said Tuesday morning.Ĭherries are also an homage to the Khindurangalas’ home country. The tarts are anchored by shortbread dough wrapped around a cherry jam. Slices of “Shredded Cherry Tart” were among the 3,100 items offered by the Ukrainian-owned business as the Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa rolled into Brookside Park Tuesday in Ames. A longstanding tradition of VEISHEA, a now-defunct Iowa State celebration, mini cherry pies made on campus were a local and statewide favorite.Īn Ames home-based bakery, Piece & Freedom, has put its own spin on the traditional treat. If Ames were known for a dessert, it would likely be cherry pie.
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