A Day in the Life on the Farm

Sushki are traditional Russian treats served with tea or coffee.  They are a crunchy, hard, sweet bread that reminds me of the better-known ...

Thin layers of cake sweetened with honey and drenched in a sour cream frosting, this traditional Russian cake is labor-intensive and delicio...

We are eagerly awaiting the newest addition to our family.  My Marina is due to have her baby boy on March 13, which is also her birthday.

Well, we aren't officially saying Goodbye to Christmas until tomorrow.  Today we are celebrating Orthodox Christmas as they do in Russia...

Our Cook the Books selection this time was Mastering the Art of Soviet Cooking: A Memoir of Food and Longing by Anya Von Bremzen. This sel...

Today is Day 9 of the 12 Days of Christmas Cookies.  We are 2/3 of the way through with this wonderful event.  I have been traveling the wor...