Monthly Archives: November 2019

Deep meaning behind Ukrainian beads

Namysto (necklace in Ukrainian) is a traditional women's jewelry worn by ancient and modern Ukrainian women. Such names as “busy” (beads), “monysto”, “bisery”, and “korali” were popular among Ukrainians. This variety of names means that such jewelry as beads was already known to ancient Ukrainians and left a large cultural imprint...

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Five delicious recipes for uzvar (dried fruit compote)

Uzvar is a vitamin drink made of fruits and berries, most often – dried ones. In Ukraine, this drink is one of the 12 most important recipes of a Christmas table.

The dried fruit compote should be dark and translucent (not cloudy). Used fruits can also be served – top them with...

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