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If you're a fan of cold soups like I am, I'm sure you'll agree they're the perfect midday refreshment during one of Summer's heat waves. Although gazpacho takes a lot of credit for its cooling properties, don't discount other traditional warm-weather favorites, like the chilled version of the Eastern European soup known as borscht. The soup's beets, aside from having a nice depth of flavor, Read more
Do you know what the Russian dish pictured below is called? Hint: a Top Chef recently suggested these... Read more
If you're looking for something new to serve this holiday season, why not try this beautiful Russian Vinaigrette Salad. Its festive color and lively flavor will surely be a cause for chatter at your next party. — Nami-Nami Read more
Now that it's officially fall, we are outwardly embracing fall foods. For example, the dish pictured below is an excellent cool weather meal. It's named after a Russian count — or so the story goes — and generally consists of tender beef sauteed with onions, mushrooms, and butter combined with a sour cream sauce. Do you know what it's called? Read more
In my opinion, the best part of a travel party is transforming each room to resemble a different country. With a little imagination, it's easy to come up with festive and fun decor. Mexico: Dress the table with Mexican blankets and hang a Mexican banner in a crisscross pattern along the ceiling. Plate chips and dips in plastic sombrero shaped serving platters. Use bright candles, flowers, and Read more
This week, I've invited guests to join me in traveling to five countries. While we won't be actually jetting on a plane and heading to each destination, five rooms in my house will be transformed into a specific theme based around each country. The rooms will have unique decor, music, food, and drinks. In the Mexican themed room I'll fill huge bowls with multi colored tortilla chips and homemade Read more
Ask GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum why women shouldn't be allowed to serve in combat roles, and he will give you various reasons. First off, a man's emotions. Santorum believes men will try to save their fellow female soldiers, explaining this weekend: "instead of focused on the mission, they may be more concerned about protecting someone who may be in a vulnerable position, a woman in Read more
This week I'm feeling torn when I consider weekend plans. Should I get cozy with a book in my favorite reading chair, or choose adventure and head to a cabin in the wilderness? I don't want to choose, and neither should you. I've found some truly relaxing spaces, both adventure-inspired and staycation-inspired. Check out some favorite photos of dreamy bedrooms, ornate Russian apartments, and much Read more
Whenever you're complaining about the ferocity of Winter, just remember things are much, much colder in other parts of the world. But while Russian Winters may be brutal, they've got plenty of amazing, comforting recipes with flavors designed to take that chill out of your bones. It's time to call up your babushka, put on your copy of Doctor Zhivago, and grab a tall glass of vodka, if you see Read more
King of online retail, Amazon, is planning a brick-and-mortar store — Newser 5 ways to avoid Facebook fraud — Tecca Air traffic may finally switch to GPS technology — SlashGear The concept designs for a zero gravity rollercoaster includes vomit vacuums — Dvice Deleted Facebook photos still online three years later — Ars Technica Untouched for 15 million years, Russian scientists Read more
