5 fast and simple Spring Food ideas
Spring is about bright colors, and tasty combinations of fresh ingredients.It's about renewal and rebirth, especially when it comes to healthy eating. Especially when in many parts of the world fresh vegetables are just now appearing after a long winter break. Fresh, crisp, crunchy, juicy and delectable are just a few of the adjectives that describe our springtime favorites. Check out these five simple spring treats that will leave you wanting seconds, and maybe even [...]
Russian Easter Foods and Traditions
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 of a national identity. Traditional Easter foods and symbols are still very much present in the celebration of this [...]
Chakhokhbili – Georgian stewed chicken
Chachochbili is a Georgian dish made from chicken and sauce with herbs. Ingredients for preparing Chakhokhbili: The dish can be served both for any occasion thanks to its delicious tender taste. 3 pounds chicken thighs, wings, and unboned breasts. 5 tablespoons unsalted butter. 3 medium onions, coarsely chopped. 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour. 1 1/4 cups Chicken Consomme. 6 medium tomatoes, blanched, peeled, and quartered. 1/4 cup dry white wine. 2 tablespoons freshly [...]
The great range of Russian Candy – how to make a choice?
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 the choice when buying at our online store. History of origin. The "progenitors" of modern candy were sweets made [...]
Get to Know us on Facebook and Twitter
Social media has taken the world by storm. Nowadays, everybody is on Facebook or Twitter to keep up with their friends, family and everything else that’s going on with the world. It makes the world a lot smaller and closer. What are the advantages to you as a customer to following us on these sites? If you love Russian food and culture, you now have something else to be excited about. [...]
Add To Your Homes Interior With A Beautiful Russian Themed Calendar
Add To Your Homes Interior With A Beautiful Russian New Year Calendar 2019 year of Yellow Earth Pig! The year of financial success, well-being, family happiness, enhanced childbearing. You'll need all your optimism, clear goals and conscientious hard work. Pig is very optimistic, sincere and hardworking, does not tolerate tricks, freeloaders, hypocrites. So make your home more comfortable with lovely views of Russia on the calendars! The year is coming to and end and [...]
Famous Holodets
The roots of Russian Holodets go back to antiquity. A lot of information of it are found in the annals and charters. But at the same time, Holodets popular nowadays. We'll show you a simple Holodets recipe and you can surprise your guests. If someone would ask me: "What dish is certainly prepared in Russia for the biggest and greatest holidays", then I will answer without hesitation — it is Holodets, of course. And not [...]
Chakhokhbili
Do you want to cook a dish that will create a special atmosphere at the table? Or maybe you're planning a gastronomic evening in Oriental style? Then any dish of Georgian cuisine will do half the work for you. After all, the Georgians themselves are very hospitable and friendly. Their dishes, richly flavored with herbs, with alternating flavors of sour to sweet, salty and spicy, induce to have a sit-down, long conversations and loud [...]
Cottage Cheese Paskha (Easter Cake)
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 also need to prepare the house and stock up on food for the holiday table. Easter table is always [...]
Khvorost – Brushwood Crunchy Cookies
Khvorost baked cookies give a rise to childhood memories of the winter or early spring time. The reason is that the recipe is simple, and mothers and grandmothers always attract children to the cooking of khvorost. Their little fingers easily and cheerfully twist the dough into interesting curls. Many people mistakenly assume that brushwood cookies got their name from their resemblance to the branches, but actually the resemblance must be sought in the sound [...]