From ceremonial bread to popular delicacy: The story of medivnyk and its significance in Ukrainian culture

Do you have a sweet tooth and love trying unique delicacies? Then you won't want to miss this fascinating article about the "medivnyk," a honey cake that is the centerpiece of a one-of-a-kind wedding tradition in Ukraine's Velykyi Bychkiv village. You'll learn about the symbolism behind the cake's intricate decorations, how it is baked, and the history and modern-day relevance of this beloved custom. The unique wedding custom of Velykyi Bychkiv village Velykyi Bychkiv village, located in the Rahiv district of the Zakarpattia region, has a peculiar wedding custom. Instead...

5 Sought-after West Ukrainian desserts

  Nowadays muffins, cupcakes, tiramisu, and doughnuts fill all shop windows and restaurant menus. Undoubtedly, these world desserts are delicious, but let’s refresh our memory about amazing sweet authentic dishes from Western Ukraine. It has been known about language borrowings and similarities in clothing ornaments of Ukrainians from Western Ukraine with their European neighbors for long time. This assimilation didn’t go round the culinary field. Hungarians, Polacks, Slovaks, and even Germans gifted Western Ukraine a plethora of tasty recipes which are still popular and well-liked. Hombovtsi Hombovtsi are the Carpathian...

Rich Christmas cake with lots of dried fruits and nuts

Again, it’s the time of the year for Christmas delicacies. Of course, all of us have our own to-do-lists for New Year and Christmas festive tables. However, it is about time for trying something new, special, and luscious. Please, draw your attention to this fabulous dessert. This Christmas dried fruit cake boasts its rich, melt-in-the-mouth texture. It is loaded with the mix of roasted nuts and dried fruits laced with alcohol – a perfect combination for winter. Bursting with the flavor of fragrant spices like cinnamon, vanilla, and cloves, this...