Today, canning and pickling considered as a form of art, as everything we can possibly think of can be bought in stores. There are many reasons why people returning to the crafts and arts of yesteryear. Preserving food was a greatest challenge throughout the years. How nice is to serve your favorite summertime fruits or… Continue reading »
Vegetables are at their best in the summer months. What could be better to serve your veggies with than a perfectly perfect fresh dip. The moment I put veggies on the platter, and have the dip besides it, my children devour it within minutes. How do you like that? I used to buy ranch for that purpose, but… Continue reading »
This Pasta Salad is a perfect dish for summer picnics. It is quick and easy, and very tasty at the same time. The addition of fresh basil, and balsamic vinegar, and fresh tomatoes make a perfect combination of flavors. It is that kind of dish that you can improvise any way you’d like. You can use any… Continue reading »
While grocery shopping at my local grocery store, I stopped by seafood counter to get some salmon for dinner, and automatically grabbed a recipe card from the counter. I’m always on a look out for good recipes, especially the ones with seasonal ingredients, and are quick to prepare and healthy at the same time. In summer… Continue reading »
The month of July is the summer at its best! Lots of sunshine, fresh herbs, veggies, berries… My garden is overfilled with salad greens, and Peppermint. I’ve planted some peppermint last year, and now it has spread and turned into a fragrant patch. Peppermint known as an excellent muscle relaxer. That means that a cup of… Continue reading »
I can’t describe how much I love summer! Fruits, berries, fresh veggies, herbs, sun, gardening. I’ve been spending a lot of time in my garden weeding, and watering. We have also done some berry picking with my kids at local fields. Busy, busy… But by the end of each day for dinner we’ve been… Continue reading »
Strawberry season is officially here, in Washington state. We were blessed with warm sunny days for the past couple of weeks, and the strawberries are now big, juicy and sweet! Strawberry Sundae is a classic dessert, but everyone has their own special way of putting it together. I absolutely love it with fresh strawberries, almonds… Continue reading »
There are so many different Fish Tacos varieties out there with different kinds of fish and salsas, and became quiet popular. So I decided to try putting together my own version of Fish Tacos using my all-time-favorite Coleslaw. Fish Tacos turned out amazing. I used fresh fish fillets, pita bread, Coleslaw, some basil pesto, and it… Continue reading »
Today, I would like to share with you my hobby and my passion – gardening. If you’d tell me that I’d be gardening a few years ago, I’d laugh, and say that, there are better things to do with my time, and its so not worth it. You see, when we lived in Ukraine, gardening was a… Continue reading »
Last Sunday we got out of church so ready for brunch, when my sister-in-law came up to me and shared some of the “goodness” balls. They were so good and sweet, not too sweet, with a perfect crunch, not sticky, and just hit the spot. Apparently, her friend brought those to her house the night… Continue reading »
This is probably the easiest recipe that I’ve ever posted here. I like potatoes! I absolutely love baked potatoes! This is a perfect side dish. Plus, potatoes are available all year round, so its a must to learn how to cook it different ways, right? So, always choose smooth, well-shaped, firm potatoes free of blemishes or sprouts. 1… Continue reading »
French Omelet is a classic dish of beaten eggs cooked and folded in half for serving. I first tried this kind of omelet on my honeymoon in Hawaii. I was amazed how quickly and effortless the omelet was prepared. The best part about it was that it can be served plain or with any of your… Continue reading »
Easter is a very big celebration for us. Usually we celebrate it by going to church early in the morning, and the big feast after. Russian and Ukrainian people start preparing for this holiday a few days or even weeks in advance by renovating their homes, baking sweet breads “paskahs”, coloring and decorating eggs, making home… Continue reading »
Turkey ‘n’ Quinoa Meatballs that are called “Tefteli” in Russian is a traditional Slavic dish with a twist. Traditionally, meatballs are cooked with rice or buckwheat. I recently discovered Quinoa for myself, and trying it out in my recipes. I must tell you, it is so good! Quinoa, just like buckwheat, is not a grain,… Continue reading »
Kiev is a capital city of Ukraine. “Kiev” Cake became a brand dessert that was made in Kiev, Ukraine since 1956 (Wikipedia). Originally, this cake was made with meringue layers and butter cream frosting. It was a 24 hour process that included leaving egg whites overnight in room temperature, plus 5 hours baking time. Overtime, the… Continue reading »
