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The history of salo in Ukrainian cuisine: From traditional staple to national symbol

Posted on April 26, 2023September 23, 2024 by admin

Every country has national dishes that are popular far beyond country borders. In Ukraine, salo is one of the most iconic foods; it is consumed raw, salted, and smoked. There is a wide variety of tasty ways to cook salo, but the main thing is that salo remains consistently delicious no matter how it is […]

The time-honored tradition of bread and salt in Ukrainian society

Posted on April 18, 2023September 23, 2024 by admin

Most countries have their unique customs related to hospitality. For example, Ukraine has a welcoming tradition called “Bread and salt.” Shared with other countries and nations, including different Slavic, Nordic, and Middle Eastern cultures, it means offering a loaf of bread and salt as a sign of great respect to a person they meet. In […]