Summer is coming quicker than you can say: “Where’s my Sunblock?!” And no matter how much we try to avoid them, sunburn seem to be a summer staple. So what can you do when the sun’s kisses turn into a painful sunburn? We’ve come up with 10 natural remedies for sunburn to cool and soothe [...]
Russian fried potatoes is the ultimate comfort food. With little prep time, here’s a recipe for a home made Russian pan fried potatoes with mushrooms. Russians love potatoes and this is the season to experiment with fresh harvest recipes. Two weeks ago we explored mushroom hunting and the different kinds of delicious mushrooms that are available [...]
Halloween is right around the corner, and that means candy – LOTS of candy! Americans buy and consume more than 600 million pounds of candy a year for Halloween; that’s a staggering 90 million pounds of chocolate. This year, we’re stepping up to give away an exclusive batch of Russian candy to one lucky winner– no [...]
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. [...]
This delicious holiday dish is served with dry red wine. The wine will impart the piquancy of baked veal. […]
Summer is a wonderful season when everyone likes to be outdoors as much as possible. What could be better than a picnic on a warm summer day overlooking a beautiful landscape? It can be a romantic picnic with your special one which will stay in your memory forever. It can be a family picnic with active [...]
The human body is a natural habitat for millions of microorganisms. Some of them are unimportant to us while others are essential for our wellbeing. Why we need probiotics? Lactobacilli and bifidobacteria consumed with fermented milk products are very important for the digestion and overall health. That is why they are called “probiotics” which, in Latin, [...]
Winter has finally arrived and some of the day's, especially mornings, can be so cold. You probably are trying to do everything to keep yourself warm and stay comfortable. Most people don't realize how much heat escapes off the top of the head. You can have all the warmest clothes in the world and still be [...]
The winters can be harsh and cold. Warm clothes make all the difference in the world for your comfort. One of the most important pieces of clothing is a fur hat. However, it's not only important to stay warm, but you most certainly want to look good also. Wearing a hat prevents body heat from escaping [...]
Kazakh Pilaf is classical Asian dish and to make it right is real art. Ingredients:Is classical Asian dish. 600 g lamb3 tb fat4 ea onion5 ea carrot 1 c dried apricots 1 c rice 1 1/2 c water Salt Pepper Method:Is real art. Trim beef of excess fat and sinews (aka the chewy stuff), pat the [...]
Apples contain all the vitamins necessary in a day food allowance. Apple fruit is often called the health - this is true, they contain large amounts of vitamins such as C, B1, B2, P, E, including manganese and potassium. It is also one of the iron sources ustaivayte easily. Apples are used not only for the [...]
Russian Fries is the most popular dish in everyday life, as you can’t imagine the Russians without a potato. For many people, it is as important as bread. Ingredients for preparing Salad From Red Pepper : Related Products: Sunflower Oil (Refined) 6 medium boiling potatoes 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or oil [...]
