For many Russian families, заготовки на зиму were an important part of fall. And in my family, everyone had a job. We picked berries, gathered herbs, harvested vegetables, cleaned mushrooms, made jams, pickles, marinated mushrooms, eggplant spread and kompot. Herbs and mushrooms were carefully dried and saved for the winter. The kitchen was always busy.
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It’s +32°C (90°F) here today! ☀️ Days like this remind me that Russians don’t stop eating soup in the summer, they simply serve it cold. The most famous cold Russian soup is окрошка (okroshka), a refreshing mix of cucumbers, radishes, green onions, dill, potatoes, eggs, and meat, served with kvass (read HERE about kvas) or
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Maslenitsa is in full swing, and Days 2 and 3 bring some of the most joyful moments of Russian Pancake Week. Day 2, called Заигрыш, is traditionally about fun and connection. People gather outdoors, enjoy winter games, laugh, and share golden blini, those thin Russian pancakes that symbolize the sun and the long-awaited arrival of
Kisel is a traditional Russian dish that has been part of Russian culture and cuisine for over a thousand years.It originated as a fermented grain food made from oats or peas and was eaten as a savory, filling meal in early Russian society.Depending on its thickness, kisel could be drunk, eaten with a spoon, or
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New Year’s Eve is tomorrow. Are you ready to prepare the most iconic Russian New Year salads: vinegret, Olivier salad (olivye), and herring under a fur coat? These traditional Russian salad recipes are available as a free download in English and designed for home cooks outside Russia. Each recipe comes in a fresh, easy-to-follow format
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When the days get colder, nothing feels better than a bowl of something warm and homemade. Do you want to learn how to make Russian borscht, blini, syrniki, and Olivye salad? Russian comfort food is all about simple ingredients, rich flavors, and that cozy feeling of home. Check out recipes FREE RESOURSES section! If you’re
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Syrniki are traditional pancakes made from dry curd cottage cheese, eggs, and flour. The Slavic root СЫР originally referred to cheese in a broad sense. While today it usually means yellow or hard cheese, in the past the word сыр was also used for cottage cheese or quark. This likely reflected the earlier methods of
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What an incredible Maslenitsa celebration! Huge thanks to Anna and Tatiana for organizing such a warm, vibrant gathering — it truly brought the Russian community together. From delicious homemade блины and a variety of salads to Jonnie’s flavorful компот, everyone enjoyed a feast of traditional flavors. People played Russian games, chatted in Russian, caught up
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🕊️ Sunday: Forgiveness Sunday 💙 Maslenitsa ends with an important tradition — asking for forgiveness and letting go of grudges. As the culmination of the celebration, people gather to burn Lady Maslenitsa in a bonfire. 🗣️ How to say it in Russian? Forgive me. Прости меня.
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🙏 Saturday: Sister-in-Law’s Gatherings 💛 A day for women’s gatherings! Newlywed women hosted their husband’s sisters and other guests, serving pancakes. Expression of the day: To invite guests. Пригласить гостей. 👩👧 Who would you like to spend this day with?
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