December 23, 2008

Mrs. Somogyi Hosts Spouses of EU Ambassadors for Luncheon
 

The table at the Hungarian Residence set for the EU Ambassador Spouses Luncheon


Mrs. Andrea Bors Somogyi, wife of the Hungarian Ambassador, hosted the spouses of the Ambassadors of European Union member states at a traditional monthly luncheon. Upon arrival, the wives and husbands found surprise messages on the Christmas tree. Five of them picked messages selecting them to participate at the preparation of the event's meal under the guidance of Chef Lázár Kovács.
 

Mrs. Somogyi greeting the participating spouses of EU Ambassadors


Mrs. Somogyi greeted the guests and welcomed them in the home of the Hungarian Ambassador and his family. Chef Lázár introduced the courses of the luncheon. The five randomly self-selected guests (Dr. Richard Jones  - The Netherlands, Josette Miceli-Farrugia - Malta, Jelena Pildegovica Latvia, Codrina Eugenia Vierita - Romania, Nina Burianova - Slovakia) proceeded to the kitchen where they followed the instructions of Chef Lázár in preparing some elements of the meal.
 

Dr. Richard Jones, the husband of the Dutch Ambassador, at work in the kitchen

Spouses of EU countries' Ambassadors preparing a meal: Dr. Richard Jones (The Netherlands), Josette Miceli-Farrugia Malta), Jelena Pildegovica (Latvia), Codrina Eugenia Vierita (Romania), Nina Burianova (Slovakia)


The newly inaugurated "cooks" received an official certificate from the Hungarian Embassy attesting to their "Excellence in the Kitchen." All the participants received a traditional Hungarian "Mikulás" package of candies and fruits before leaving the Residence.
 

The spouses of Ambassadors who presented "Excellence in the Kitchen" with Hungarian Embassy Chef Lázár Kovács

Mrs. Andrea Bors Somogyi and Chef Lázár with the participating Spouses of EU Ambassadors