Ukrainian cuisine is rich in numerous dishes and delicacies, so it is not surprising that it is on the list of the TOP 20 tastiest cuisines in the world. So if you keep fast, are on a diet or don’t eat fatty foods at all, you will still find some tasty Ukrainian dish to prepare. We are glad to share 5 simple fasting dishes that will be good to serve on both daily and holiday table. Beetroot paste Beetroot is a very widespread product in Ukrainian national cuisine. This...
Ukrainian Christmas decoration didukh. What does it mean?
If you cook Ukrainian recipes and are interested in national culture, then you probably know that Ukrainians have a great number of traditions and talismans with some secret, hidden meanings. On New Year and Christmas holidays, we make a special decoration called didukh/diduch (wheat sheaf). Traditional talisman Didukh has many names: straw talisman, dido, snip-rai, koliada, didochok, and kolidnyk. Traditionally, the sheaf was made from the last stalk of wheat harvested during the year. It may include wheat, flax, oats, and rye. According to the biblical parable, Jesus Christ was...
Ukrainian home decor for New Year holidays
Like everyone on the planet, Ukrainians love holidays. The New Year holiday season is a series of important and special family events, so Ukrainians plan in advance what traditional dishes to cook, what gifts to present for their loved ones and of course what New Year decor to make. The traditions of the New Year celebration in Ukraine represent a mix of authentic and Western styles. Let’s find out how Ukrainians clean and decorate their homes and get ready for holidays. Clean up In Ukrainian families, there is a tradition...