In August Ukrainians celebrate three Saviour (Spas) days: the Savior of the Honey Feast Day on the 14th of August, the Savior of the Apple Feast on the 19th of August, and the Savior of the Nut Feast Day on the 29th of August. These feasts have a pre-Christian origin and symbolize the end of summer and the start of the harvesting season. The Savior of the Honey Feast Day is one of most beloved summer feasts, marking the start of the Dormition fast that lasts two weeks. On the Savior of the...
Culinary journey to Ukraine – Most popular dishes throughout the country
Ukrainians are one of the most hospitable and welcoming folks, who can make a feast from the usual get-togethers. The cuisine of Ukraine is known as rich, generous, versatile, and distinctive. A great number of recipes and a wide variety of ways to cook one and the same dish allow the Ukrainian cuisine to be unique. By the way, some traditional Ukrainian recipes such as varenyky and borsch became international. These dishes are rather popular in many countries. The Ukrainian national cuisine was developed for a relatively long time and...
Ukrainian Borsch
Culinary masterpiece and pride of Ukraine - Borsch Borsch (beetroot soup) is not just a traditional Ukrainian daily meal, it’s a symbol of unity - the basis of the culinary tradition of Ukraine, which is stronger than any modern experiments and overseas borrowings. Borsch is a dish with a national character. It is primarily associated with Ukraine. This “association” smells delicious and promises warmth, comfort, fullness, and, thus, sense of peace. When Ukrainians choose to cook borsch as their everyday main dish - their express their patriotism and show their...