Sausages and kolbasas are cured meats that have been a culinary staple in Russian for nearly 100 years. Back in 1917 meat was especially in demand in a country that had just experienced a revolution. Unified by the Bolsheviks under a communist ideology, the young Soviet Republic struggled to produced enough food to feed its people. [...]
On hot summer days, the appetite for hot dishes is usually reduced so it's just the right time for making cold dishes. First place in this category goes to the salads. Salads are made of chopped fresh or cooked vegetables and coated with a variety of dressings. Salads can be had as appetizers, main dishes and [...]
Russian Kvass is a unique beverage, which has no analogues in any other country in the world. Kvass is made from germinated and fermented grain cereals (rye, barley, wheat). Unlike beer, which has the same initial ingredients as kvass, the latter is mainly produced by lactic acid fermentation, and the alcohol content in kvass does not [...]
Soup is a liquid or semi-liquid dish used as an appetizer before the main course or as a snack. There are several varieties of soups, depending on the way they are made: clear (bouillon), filled, cream soups, and some others. There are also hot and cold soups, depending on their temperature upon consumption. The history of [...]
Gingerbread is a sweet pastry with spices that give it its name. Russian gingerbread cakes are famous not just for their taste and aroma, but also for their attractive appearance. They usually are stamped or painted with colored glaze designs, so they are perfect as gifts for memorable events. The history of gingerbread goes back to [...]
Here comes the summer, a season of vacations, picnics and Beer Season. Beer is a low-alcohol beverage which contains 3-10% alcohol. Among all alcoholic drinks, beer is the most consumed in all countries, and it is especially loved in Eastern Europe. The Czech Republic takes first place in the world for consumption of beer, where it [...]
Tea was first introduced in Russia in 1638 when the Russian ambassador exchanged sables for it from the Mongolian Khan. The tzar and the boyars found the aromatic beverage acceptable and soon tea became a favorite drink of the Russian nobility. In the beginning, middle class and poor people could not afford tea because of its [...]
Most people don’t even have caviar in their vocabulary, but should they? At one time being reserved exclusively for royalty, it was only served to the select few. However, times have changed and caviar can really be enjoyed by anyone. There are many kinds of caviar that have great taste that anyone with any budget can [...]
If you want to impress your guests during the holiday season as well as partake in some of the finest delicacies in the world, then Russian seafood will successfully do the job. From salted, dried and smoked salmon and herring to the very finest red and black caviar in the world, you'll fill your table with [...]
For those that that love Russia, food is at the very heart of Russian life and culture. From shchi, borsch, ukha, pelmeni, shashlyk, bilini or the variety of other foods and dishes, the taste and heartiness never ceases to tantalize the palate and fill the tummy with delight and satisfaction. It can be difficult to find [...]
Kasha is a good breakfast or side dish, it is often served with meat dishes or simply with milk and sugar.. The use of buckwheat in the impressive composition of healthy substances. There is a lot of zinc, potassium and phosphorus. Moreover, it is rich in calcium, iron and iodine. My favorite side dish in our [...]
Beet Salad is a very good appetizer for any occasions. Beet is very useful for digestions and contains a lot of trace elements necessary for a man. Already ancient wholesome food researchers assessed the therapeutic properties as exceptional beet, beet contains a large number of substances which are not subject to destruction when the temperature cooking. [...]
