In Ukraine the 19th of December is the day of Saint Nicholas, patron saint of children. One of the most magic and pleasant moments is that Saint Nicholas came at night and puts some presents under the pillows of children. Kids are waiting for this...
Each of your family members and guests is going to find predictions for the next year inside his or her varenyk.
The Ukrainians celebrate New Year twice in the year because of the differences between Gregorian (secular) and Julian (Orthodox Church) calendar. The official...
Today we are going to cook the Ukrainian round loaf of bread for a wedding. It is the first bread which newlyweds should taste together.
Parents-in-law present this round loaf on a Ukrainian embroidered towel. The parents meet the happy pair with bread and salt (a traditional...
Chovlent - is a very tasty dish in pots. The baked beef, beans, and carrot with tomato paste is delicious, nourishing, and useful.
The dish has its history. It was borrowed from the Jewish cuisine. As you know the Jewish people don’t work Saturdays....
Nalysnyky – the thin pancakes with curd/cottage cheese stuffing rolled up to form a tube and fried to a golden crisp. In ancient times the pancakes were baked in Ukraine on the metal sheets and that is the reason why this dish got this name. Today...