This article is a paid partnership with Džiugas. All opinions and recipe in this post are mine. I love cheese, and am always looking for new ones to try. So when Džiugas approached me to review their award winning cheese, and to come up with a recipe for it, I was beyond excited! I had […]
Anya’s Krupnik, a Polish Liqueur of Spiced Vodka and Honey
Krupnik is a beautifully rich and smooth, and fairly potent Polish liqueur of spiced vodka and honey. It is a drink that’s been made for centuries in Polish and Lithuanian homes, and is especially popular during the winter months. When you drink it, you’ll understand why, it is warming and it is soothing; no wonder […]
Smoked Fish Solyanka | Russian Smoked Fish Soup
Smoked Fish Solyanka, a much loved Russian Smoked Fish Soup, is a semi hearty soup, with a full on sour, smoky and a touch hot, flavour. What is Solyanka? Solyanka or Soljanka refers to soups that are made with salted cucumbers, that, along with the capers, give these soups their characteristic sour flavour. The heat comes […]
Coulibiac – a Classic Russian Salmon Pie in Puff Pastry
Coulibiac is probably one of the best fish pies ever! I was introduced to the wonderful world of Eastern European food in the mid 90s when some of my closest friends were from that region. My first truly Russian feast was at a celebration dinner hosted by a friend’s parents for 2 of my friends and me […]
