Banosh is one of the most popular traditional Hutsul dishes in Ukraine. If you at least once try this dish, then, probably, you’ll become its die hard fan. A dense cornmeal mush served with flavorful cracklings and brynza is rich and appetizing. The “cousins” of...
10 astonishing facts about Ukrainian varenyky
Varenyky (vareniki/dumplings) are known all over the world and Ukraine is the motherland for this wonderful dish. The national love immortalized varenyky in poems, songs, movies, and even monuments!
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Varenyky are popular across the globe, and abroad they have other names, shapes,...
Tips to get ready for a successful New Year. Ukrainian traditions and customs
The night of 31st December to 1st January – is the end of the old year and the beginning of the new one. This is the time when you finish one stage of life, get rid of unnecessary, and get ready to move forward.
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Good old New Year movies. Kind cartoons from childhood. What Ukrainians have watched for generations?
New Year and Christmas are on the threshold. Many Ukrainians associate these feasts with a homey home, family gatherings, and review of old beloved movies. Somebody will look back into their childhood, somebody will relive their youth. Each of us has fond memories.
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Traditional Ukrainian food. Have you ever wondered where varenyky (dumplings) came from?
Ukraine is the homeland for salo with garlic, borsch (beetroot soup) with pampushky, and varenyky (dumplings) with cherries and sour cream. These tasty and nourishing Ukrainian dishes have expanded far beyond its native land.
Today we’re going to discuss the history of varenyky/dumplings/perogies –...