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 [...]
Gourmet Halloween candy are rising in popularity. More parents are opting for tastier versions of sweets this Halloween, including sugar-free options and imported candies from around the world. Going beyond the traditional Hershey and Nestle varieties, gourmet Halloween candy best sellers in recent years include sweet delights from Europe, Russia and Ukraine. That’s right, there are lots [...]
Halloween can be a difficult time for kids with diabetes. The very word is likely to send many parents and children into a sugar-induced comma, although for different reasons. As kids look forward to trick-or-treating, parents are concerned about keeping tabs on the sugar intake — especially if their kids have diabetes. As a parent [...]
Halloween is a fun time for adults and children alike. Dressing up and (lots!) of candy collection are the name of the game, and this year we’re also seeing a resurgence of cultural costumes. In Los Angeles, there was certainly a number of Russian-themed parties to attend. From Matreshka’s to Pioneers, Russian costumes were prevalent. In [...]
On October 31 people around the world will be celebrating Halloween. Many of us have heard some version of its history, like the legends of f Hallows Eve, a Catholic Holiday commemorating Christian saints and martyrs that was celebrated in the Middle Ages. Or the tales of a Celtic harvest festival of the dead rooted in [...]
Last week we talked about spicing up your Halloween and bringing some international flavor to it. Today, we are going to give you some recipes of traditionally Russian dishes, which you can prepare for your family on this Halloween’s eve, and get you acquainted with some Russian foods that are already prepared and can be simply [...]
Today, Halloween is the time when people go trick-or-treating and hold costume parties. But do we really know anything about this holiday, which is largely associated with candy-eating children, carved pumpkins and nutty dressed youths? Let’s talk a little bit about the origins of this interesting holiday. The word Halloween has Christian origins and means “All [...]
