Faberge Easter Egg Hunt
We’ve all seen them, or at least pictures of them, the beautifully crafted Faberge Easter eggs made famous in the late 19th century. But what’s so special about them anyway? This week, we’re exploring...
View ArticleRussian Easter Food & Traditions
Easter is the most important Holiday in the Russian Orthodox tradition. In fact, for the vast majority of Russians, Easter is more than a question of faith – it is a celebration of their national...
View ArticleTraditional Russian Homeopathic Remedies
It’s no secret that traditional healing and homeopathic therapies have steadily grown in popularity. Around the world, more and more...
View ArticleVideo: Apple Puff Pastry Roses
http://www.russianfoods.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Apple-Roses.mp4 This weekend marked two great holidays: Victory Day (May 9th) and Mother’s Day (May 10th). To honor our moms and our...
View ArticleSizzling Summer Beauty: Pamper Your Skin, Body and Hair
Summer is almost upon us and we’ve been busy scouting the globe for the latest sizzling beauty products. Are you ready to get your skin and hair looking...
View ArticleRussian Summer Cocktails
Nothing tastes better on a hot summer day than a refreshing cool drink or cocktail. Colas and store bought juices are boring and loaded...
View ArticleTop Russian Restaurants in the U.S.
Summer vacations are about two things … well, three things really: rest, relaxation and food! Delicious dining, especially on vacation, is the best way to immerse yourself in the local culture....
View Article10 Natural Beauty Solutions (Around the World)
Many of us are traveling this summer on vacations, getaways, staycations and road trips. While there are women who manage to keep up with their beauty routine even while trekking across Europe or...
View ArticleSalt versus Sugar: Body Scrubs & DIY Recipes
Sugar versus salt. You know how to use them in the kitchen, but when it comes to your beauty regimen most people don’t know the difference. Most...
View ArticleA Brief History of Russian Kolbasa
Sausages are a quintessential summer food: inexpensive, tasty, and forgiving of even the most inexperienced backyard chefs. Its flavor and texture largely depends the source of meat and type of...
View ArticleHome-made Pelmeni (Recipe)
Pelmeni are to Russians what Ravioli are to Italians. A filling, delicious and staple part of the diet. A quick look at the tasty history of pelmeni reveals that these meat filled Russian dumplings...
View ArticleMushroom Hunting: DOs and DON’Ts
Russians have been perfecting the art of mushroom hunting for centuries. Much like apple picking in August, mushroom hunting in September is so ingrained in the Russian culture that is has pretty...
View ArticleTop 7 Russian Sweets
Traditional Russian dishes are often associated with borscht, mayo-based salads, porridge and endless variations of savory dumplings and pierogies. What many may not know is that Russian piquant...
View ArticleHaute Chocolates for Halloween #RussianTrickOrTreat
Halloween is right around the corner, and that means candy – LOTS of candy! Americans buy and consume more than 600 million pounds of candy a year for Halloween; that’s a staggering 90 million...
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