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 [...]
Many think of vodka as the quintessential Russian drink, but it’s actually hot tea that defines Russian culture. In fact, Russians are obsessed with tea. As a nation, they drink a whopping 180,000 tons of tea per year. For many Russians tea is more than just a drink, it’s a lifestyle. And unlike other cultures [...]
What do you do with over-ripened bananas? You know, the ones that turn completely brown on the outside but are still sweet and delicious on the inside. Lots of people save and freeze them as ingredients for future smoothies or banana bread baking. Great options indeed. But when you want an easy to make, quick and [...]
Tis the Season to gorge on sinfully delicious desserts! From pumpkin spiced pies and pastries, to apple turnovers, pineapple upside down cakes and even cranberry jelly donuts, the opportunities to stuff ourselves with sugary fare are infinite. We all have Holiday favorites – recipes that have been passed down from grandma to mom and now to [...]
Kharoyshes is a dish that looks like clay. Prepare meals with apples – a pleasure apples enrich the dish taste extra sweet or sour added. Apples sour varieties are best suited for cooking various meat dishes. They can be used as a filling in a meatloaf, stew meat with them, or add them to dishes of [...]
Traditional Russian dishes are often associated with borscht, mayo-based salads, porridge and endless variations of savory dumplings and pierogies. What many may not know is that Russian piquant cuisine is supplemented by a scrumptious arrange of traditional Russian sweets and desserts. From home-made jams and preserves, to authentic Russian cakes, tortes and even handmade candies — [...]
