Russian Foodie
Welcome to the blog on Russian food. Here you will find some recipes, information about customs and interesting facts about traditional Russian cuisine.
Regional Names and Ingredients of Shawarma in Russia
May 4, 2024 •
Shawarma or shawerma is an Eastern dish that is very popular all over the world. Debates about where and when it originated are ongoing. Similarly, there are disputes about what it should be called....
Cooking Shawerma at Home: Tips and Hacks
May 2, 2024 •
Shawerma is one of the most popular street food options worldwide. This dish has everything you need for a satisfying meal: bread, meat, vegetables, sauce. If you don't want to leave home, there'...
History of Kvas
April 30, 2024 •
The earliest written mentions of kvass date back to the period of the baptism of Rus by Prince Vladimir in 988 AD. The chronicle states that the prince ordered to "distribute food, honey, and kvass ...
Origin Story of Shawerma (Shaurma) in Russia and the World
April 29, 2024 •
Shawerma is one of the most popular street food options worldwide. This dish has everything you need for a satisfying meal: bread, meat, vegetables, sauce. Shawerma is delicious, easy to hold, co...
Kvas: traditional drink
April 27, 2024 •
Kvass is one of the main Russian summer drinks: a mug of cold kvass will save you from the heat and become an indispensable ingredient in okroshka. We learned what bread kvass is, whether it can be ...
The Art of Pickling (and salting) - Solenya
April 23, 2024 •
Who doesn't love crunchy barrel pickles or tangy pickled tomatoes with spices? The person who invented how to pickle nature's bounty probably deserves a monument. After all, it's not only an ideal w...
The Mystery of Solyanka (Etymology)
April 22, 2024 •
Foreign tourists arriving in Russia often begin to explore Russian cuisine with this dish. "Solyanka" tastes so good! Their fame has spread worldwide. However, there have been disputes among scholar...
History and Cooking Secrets of Chebureks
April 19, 2024 •
Chebureks are now known almost worldwide, but the history of the appearance of this dish is considered extremely controversial. Products in the form of semicircles of unleavened dough with a filling...
The History of Russian Cuisine
Exploring the rich tapestry of flavors in Russian cuisine: a journey through history, tradition, and taste.
April 14, 2024, 3:43 p.m. •
Russian cuisine reflects the geographical peculiarities of Russia, Christian beliefs, and customs. Historical upheavals, globalization, and departure from traditions have led to the loss of some Rus...
Russian Cuisine: Exploring Traditional Delicacies
Indulge in the savory delights of Russian cuisine: from hearty dumplings to tangy solyanka, each dish offers a taste of tradition and history.
April 14, 2024, 4:19 p.m. •
Baking. Being the largest country in the world by territory, Russia has absorbed elements of the culture of many nations, including culinary traditions. The territory with its various geographical a...