What is Kabanosy and how they differ from the Salami and usual sausage. Kabanosy - this word (as, in fact, the dish itself) came to us from Poland. The name is similar to the Polish word "kabanos" (boar), as if hinting that these sausages are made exclusively from pork. These boars specially fed potatoes (no bran!), [...]
Another idea of a healthy breakfast with bread! The simplest ingredients and the fount of health! Enjoy yourselves! Ingredients 2 slices rye bread 1 lime 1 avocado 2 eggs 1 tbsp distilled white vinegar salt pepper Toast bread in an ungreased grill pan, approx. 2 – 3 min. per side. Juice lime. Remove pit from avocado. [...]
"Norwegian" herring salad is able to conquer any hostess with impeccable taste and simplicity of cooking. It is based on a classic duet of salted herring and boiled potatoes. The zest of the salad "Norwegian" - pieces of juicy and crispy apple and spicy dressing. Be sure, the flavor combination of all incoming ingredients is just [...]
Herring under a fur coat salad is very chic and delicious. But sometimes there is absolutely no time for its cooking. Then use the trick - lazy salad, where you do not need to spread all the layers and wait until everything is soaked. Let's try?! "Lazy" Herring under a fur coat Herring under a fur [...]
What did the our soldiers eat at the front World War II ? "Our cook made various soups and, sometimes, main dishes, called "vegetable disorder" - it was healthy and besides super tasty. Maize (corn) groats was sent by the allies, at the end of the war - spring of 1944. This was something new, therefore [...]
May is upon us and that means longer days and warm sunshine. In Russia, the first ten days of May have come to be known as “May Holidays” (Maiskie Prazdniki). Basically this is a time when the entire country goes on Spring break. In the late 1800s, Russians introduced May 1st as International Solidarity of Workers [...]
Today is the Russian Easter, or Pascha as it is more commonly known across Russian-speaking countries. Celebrated in most of Eastern Europe. It is a lively holiday that marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the coming of Spring. These days in Russia, Pascha is more than a question of faith - it is a celebration [...]
Russian Candy - a treat that pleases our taste buds, uplifting and adds energy Candy – a treat that pleases our taste buds, uplifting and adds energy. In this article we’ll talk about the types of sweets are produced in Russia, how they differ and how they are called in Russia. This will help to make [...]
For Orthodox Christians Easter is one of the most anticipated holidays after the New Year and Christmas. This bright spring holiday is preceded by a great preparation. It involves not only a great fast, during which each person strives to become a little better, do good deeds and fill his heart with love. But people [...]
Pancake week can rightly be considered the most fun time of the year after the New Year hustle and bustle. It heralds the onset of spring and gives people a few carefree days in the winter succession of daily routine. Maslenitsa is unimaginable without pancakes in all their diversity with different fillings and toppings - [...]
Celebrations of the New Year all over the world strive for the global common denominator, while Christmas on the opposite has a special atmosphere in every country. Every family has its own little and great Christmas traditions. Christmas celebrations in Russia start on the night before Christmas and continue until the Epiphany. During these days [...]
Today icing decorated gingerbreads are coming into fashion. They are prepared for the holidays, given as presents, and even used for cake decoration. But few people know that Russia has its own tradition of cooking this delicacy with a deep history and meaning. The first kozuli were cooked by Arkhangelsk Pomors. These cakes were prepared [...]
