Tag: Recipes

Karelian Pasty originates from the Karelian region and is traditionally found throughout Finland, as well as in neighboring Estonia and northern Russia. Karelian Pasty is made with a thin rye crust filled with rice, and the finished pastry is topped with chopped boiled eggs and butter. Nowadays, the recipe has ...

When it comes to Russia, most of its territory is in the northern regions, so the weather is mostly cold. As a result, there are many famous soups, such as borscht and Beetroot Soup. During my visit to Moscow, I had the opportunity to taste a soup called Shchi, thanks ...

When it comes to Russia, most of its territory is in the northern regions, so the weather is mostly cold. As a result, there are many famous soups, such as borscht and Beetroot Soup. During my visit to Moscow, I had the opportunity to taste a soup called Ukha, thanks ...

During my 30-day trip to Turkey, while staying in Bursa, I had the pleasure of being hosted by locals. They not only cooked a delicious Mercimek Soup but also made Turkish rice for me to enjoy. The Turkish way of cooking rice was different from what I had imagined. In ...

During my 30-day trip in Turkey, while staying in Bursa, I had the pleasure of being hosted by locals who prepared a delicious Turkish soup - Mercimek Soup. This soup broke my traditional definition of soup; it’s neither too thick nor clear, but the wonderful texture of the red lentils ...

When I first arrived in Barcelona, Spain, I often ate out and never got to taste the local home-cooked dishes. However, when I arrived in Zaragoza, I was lucky to stay with a warm and hospitable Spanish family. They prepared an authentic Spanish dish for me - Pollo al Chilindron. ...

While in France, I went to a restaurant and tried Galettes, and I was surprised at how delicious they were! So when I arrived in Toulouse, my French host from Couchsurfing taught me how to make Galettes. I found that making this delicacy is not difficult at all! Now, let's ...

After leaving Paris, I continued my journey to Nantes in western France. I was fortunate to find a local French couple who could host me. They were also willing to spend time teaching me how to make a special, simple French snack - Croque Monsieur. The name sounds quite fancy. ...

When I first arrived in Belgium, I didn’t know about Belgian cuisine. I only knew that Belgian chocolate was very famous. Later, I did some research online and discovered that Belgian cuisine is rich and varied, including fries, ribs, beer-braised beef, and more. During my stay in Kortrijk, my Belgian ...

When I first arrived in Belgium, I didn't know about Belgian cuisine. I only knew that Belgian chocolate was very famous. Later, I did some research online and discovered that Belgian cuisine is rich and varied, including fries, ribs, beer-braised beef, and more. During my stay in Kortrijk, my Belgian ...