Kapusniak is a popular Ukrainian sour cabbage soup that takes the second place by popularity after borsch (beetroot soup). This dish was named after its main ingredient, sour cabbage, which is pronounced in Ukrainian as “кисла капуста” (kysla kapusta) and thus derives kapusniak. The pickled vegetable gives a special flavor and zing to the soup. Sauerkraut was very popular with Ukrainian ancestors for its easy and affordable recipe. It’s also the perfect example of how common Ukrainians cooked delicious foods using simple basic ingredients. Traditionally, sauerkraut was finely chopped, poured with...
Lviv syrnyk with raisins – Ukrainian cheesecake
Lviv syrnyk is one of the most delicious desserts of Western Ukraine. It’s a true culinary treasure. Many pastry shops and coffee houses proudly include this cake on their menu. Yet, you can cook this delicious dish all by yourself and it will be no less tasty – even more – since it’ll be filled with your love) This dessert is made using cottage cheese/farmer's cheese (is a fresh cheese product made from the curds of milk, either whole, part-skimmed, or skimmed) with a high-fat content and has a...
Taras Shevchenko: facts about the genius that most people don’t know
Taras Shevchenko is a prominent Ukrainian poet, writer (playwriter and novelist), artist (painter and engraver), public and political figure, folklorist and ethnographer. He wrote poetry and prose, created paintings and loved Ukraine. One of the most famous Shevchenko’s books is Kobzar. After publishing this legendary book, the writer himself was nicknamed Kobzar. Even many years after his death, Shevchenko’s diverse oeuvre still arouses the interest. Today we want to share with you interesting facts about his life. The record number of monuments There are 1384 monuments dedicated to...