Lviv is a chocolate kingdom of Ukraine. Each person opens this city in his/her own way. This is the place where even the most sophisticated gourmands can find paradise. Since the Middle Ages this legendary lion city is famed for its developed sweets industry, which...
Rich Christmas cake with lots of dried fruits and nuts
Again, it’s the time of the year for Christmas delicacies. Of course, all of us have our own to-do-lists for New Year and Christmas festive tables. However, it is about time for trying something new, special, and...
The mystery of St. Mykolai Day origin. Ancient traditions and modern-day celebrations
The day of Saint Mykolai (Nicholas) is the feast with a special charm. Orthodox Christians celebrate it on the 19th of December, while Catholics on the 6th of December (Catholics all feasts with constant dates celebrate 13 days earlier, taking into account the difference between...
Pliatsok – Exquisite Ukrainian dessert, the king of Western Ukraine bakery
Pliatsky are one-of-a-kind bakery traditional for Western Ukraine. They represent something betwixt and between pies and cakes. In Lviv and Ternopil there is a dialectic word interpretation – “pastry that includes crusts, creams, and fillings.” It is no wonder that pliatsky are so loved by...
Traditions of New Year celebrations in Ukraine – Since the beginning of the XX century until today
On the threshold of the New Year each goodwife is searching for new dishes to gladden and surprise family and friends.
Today we are going to look back at the past and discuss how Ukrainians celebrated the New Year and what festive dishes they...