Tag: Russian foods

Traditional Russian Easter Foods

| March 9, 2010 | 1 Comment
Traditional Russian Easter Foods

Easter is a special time in Russia, with many foods prepared for the occasion. Celebrations are generally later than in the West. This happens because Easter dates are determined by different calendars. The Russian-Orthodox church uses the old Julian calendar, whereas the Roman Catholic and Protestant churches follow the Gregorian calendar. Here are just a few of [...]

Continue Reading

Interview with Food Blogger Julia Kolker

| February 9, 2010 | 1 Comment
Interview with Food Blogger Julia Kolker

Looking for a taste of Russian cuisine? Want to learn how to prepare borsch, blinchiki, or even tvorog (Russian farmer’s cheese)? Well, Julia Kolker shows her readers how on her personal food blog. It features a variety of Russian recipes as well as everyday cooking and baking. Here’s a short interview with Julia Kolker about her blog, Yulinka Cooks. Who [...]

Continue Reading