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Kefir Crepes
Kefir based crepes have more tender than milk based ones, but they are also harder to do. Amount of flour…
Eclairs with Vanilla Custard
While preparing for this post I got some difficulties translating name as well as figuring origin of the recipe. I…
Vanilla Custard
I use vanilla custard to fill eclairs and cream puffs. It is easy to do (just don’t forget to stir)…
“Firewood on Snow” Cake
This cake looked unusual even for me when I saw it first time: doesn't it resemble a bunch of firewood…
Semolina Porridge (Mannaya Kasha)
Mannaya Kasha is one of foods associated for russian people with their childhood. When I was little I was always…
Kvass (Russian Fermented Rye Bread Drink)
Kvass (kvas, quass) is probably a bit of unusual drink to this part of the globe. Indeed, if you read…
Ukrainian Sour Cherry Dumplings
I didn’t believe my eyes when I saw sour cherries (pitted!) in the Andersons grocery store. It doesn’t happen that…