Yearly Archives: 2017

Why do Ukrainians honor bread so much? Discover the world of traditions

 

In Ukraine bread is the symbol of life. Since ancient times it was highly honored. Ukrainians call the bread “saint/holy”, “gift from above”, “father”, “breadwinner”, and “head.” In Ukraine none important event happens without bread.

Symbolizing life in rituals and traditions, bread has been...

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Traditional Ukrainian cuisine. Food culture

 

Having in its arsenal thousands of recipes, Ukrainian cuisine is fairly considered to be the richest one among the cuisines of Slavic people.

Secret methods of cooking

The prominent feature of the national Ukrainian cuisine is the combined method for heat treatment of...

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Ukrainian pyrizhky with buckwheat and egg (Hand pies)

 

These Ukrainian pyrizhky (or pirozhki or piroshky, whatever you call them) are stuffed with a hearty buckwheat and egg mixture and fried to golden perfection!

Many Ukrainians remember this food from their childhood and have warm memories of the fascinating smell and mouth-watering taste...

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Layered liver cake

 

Dishes with liver are rather popular in Ukrainian families, and a layered liver cake is an important part of the national Ukrainian cuisine. This dish is usually served as a starter on different celebrations and often can be found on Slavic wedding tables.

The...

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