The perogies of Saskatchewan

If there is something other than the Riders that can bring the people of Saskatchewantogether, it's aperogy.

But have you ever noticed how almost all cultures haveperogy-likefoods?

Take a look:

Greek cuisine has the spanakopita. It's a pastry that can be stuffed with feta cheese and spinach.

If you're in Regina and craving a "Greekperogy" you can pick one up at the Breakfast Bistro.

Gyozaor potstickersarepopular in many Asian countries. They can be served deep fried, or more likeawonton. Just likeperogies.

Samosasare a favourite side dish for people all over South Asia and East Africa. They are deep fried and filled with anything from beefto potatoes, and even lentils.

The Middle East calls its "perogy"shishbarak. It's filled with beef and served in a yogurt sauce with pine nuts.

Asian dumplings are a popular lunch meal. Shanghai Lily in Regina offers them as part of itsdim sum menu.

For those who crave the traditional Ukrainian perogy, Peg's Kitchen in Regina carries homemade ones.

As diverse as each and every culture is, one thing is clear: there is something magical about deep fried dough that can bring all people together.