What Vladimir Putin Eats, Part 7
Thanks to Alexei Navalny's recent documentary on Putin's Palace, we now know what Vladimir Putin eats and drinks during Kremlin receptions and for official visits from foreign leaders. The post What...
View ArticleVenison Heart, Lingonberry Sauce, Spelt, and Celery Root Purée
A dish inspired by my meal of Arctic cuisine at Tsarskaya Okhota restaurant in Murmansk, My recipe retains all the elements of the original: venison heart, lingonberry sauce, celery root purée, and...
View ArticleArctic Scallops and Crab Rice Polenta
My analysis of the menus of Murmansk's Arctic cuisine restaurant scene reveals two prominent local shellfish ingredients: scallops and king crab. Hence the inspiration for this dish: scallops baked on...
View ArticleThe Great Russian North, Part 9: Lovozero
From Bear's Corner camp on Lake Lovozero, a snowmobile tour to see reindeer, do some ice fishing, and visit Lake Seydozero and the giant Kuiva. The post The Great Russian North, Part 9: Lovozero first...
View ArticleThe Great Russian North, Part 7: Murmansk, Cod, and Reindeer
Discover the history of Murmansk and the Kola Peninsula. Plus a monument to codfish, reindeer races, and some colorful coats of arms. The post The Great Russian North, Part 7: Murmansk, Cod, and...
View ArticleThe Great Russian North, Part 8: The Murmansk Restaurant Syndicate
Reviewing two of Murmansk's top restaurants for Arctic and Nordic cuisine: Tsarskaya Okhota and Tundra, both members of the sprawling Restaurant Syndicate. The post The Great Russian North, Part 8: The...
View ArticleWhat Vladimir Putin Eats, Part 7
Thanks to Alexei Navalny's recent documentary on Putin's Palace, we now know what Vladimir Putin eats and drinks during Kremlin receptions and for official visits from foreign leaders. The post What...
View ArticleVenison Heart, Lingonberry Sauce, Spelt, and Celery Root Purée
A dish inspired by my meal of Arctic cuisine at Tsarskaya Okhota restaurant in Murmansk, My recipe retains all the elements of the original: venison heart, lingonberry sauce, celery root purée, and...
View ArticleArctic Scallops and Crab Rice Polenta
My analysis of the menus of Murmansk's Arctic cuisine restaurant scene reveals two prominent local shellfish ingredients: scallops and king crab. Hence the inspiration for this dish: scallops baked on...
View ArticleThe Great Russian North, Part 9: Lovozero
From Bear's Corner camp on Lake Lovozero, a snowmobile tour to see reindeer, do some ice fishing, and visit Lake Seydozero and the giant Kuiva. The post The Great Russian North, Part 9: Lovozero first...
View ArticleThe Great Russian North, Part 10: The Bear’s Corner
In a secluded bay on Lake Lovozero, Bear's Corner camp is where we'll be getting a taste of real arctic food à la russe. The post The Great Russian North, Part 10: The Bear’s Corner first appeared on...
View ArticleRussian Far North Reindeer Pizza
Pizza has become a Russian staple. Discover my own recipe from the Russian Far North, made with reindeer sausage! The post Russian Far North Reindeer Pizza first appeared on Food Perestroika.
View ArticleBábovka, Czech Bundt Cake
Bábovka, Czech Republic's version of a Bundt cake, is an everyday cake. I'm making two versions here: one marbled sponge bábovka, and one bábovka made with whipped cream, raisins and Maraschino...
View ArticlePolish Rogalik and Jewish Rugelach, the Ultimate Guide
The Polish Rogalik and Jewish Rugelach are both descendants of the Austrian kipfel. I've created the ultimate guide. Read on for the best recipes with unique filling combinations! The post Polish...
View ArticleBudapest Dining: Bock Bisztró
At the forefront of the Hungarian dining scene, Bock Bisztró serves many Hungarian classics, often re-interpreted with a twist. The post Budapest Dining: Bock Bisztró first appeared on Food Perestroika.
View ArticleThe Goulash Archipelago
I just signed a contract with a French publisher to write a cookbook! L'Archipel du Goulache will present recipes inspired by the cuisines of the former Soviet Union. The post The Goulash Archipelago...
View ArticleBudapest Dining: Textúra Restaurant
Textúra is the younger sibling of one of the few Budapest restaurants to have a Michelin star. Let's look at the chef's mystery tasting menu with Hungarian wine pairings! The post Budapest Dining:...
View ArticleSummer Recipes, 2021 Edition
A selection of recipes that I've posted over the past year and that you should try this summer. The post Summer Recipes, 2021 Edition first appeared on Food Perestroika.
View ArticleBudapest Dining: Onyx Restaurant
A belated testament to the era when Budapest's Onyx restaurant sat alone at the top of the Eastern European gastronomical world. The post Budapest Dining: Onyx Restaurant first appeared on Food...
View ArticleSiberian Expedition Infused Vodkas
Two distinctive yet enjoyable Siberia-inspired infused vodkas that I'll gladly down in the name of good health. The post Siberian Expedition Infused Vodkas first appeared on Food Perestroika.
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