• Borsch

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    Vladimir's Authentic Borsch Borsch is a staple in most Eastern European cuisines and for good reason – it’s hearty, delicious, filling and best of all, it’s supposed to be accompanied by vodka. Other sides are black bread, green onions or garlic and salo. 1 to 1½ pounds beef, pork, or chicken (cut into 2-inch pieces)1 tbsp [...] Continue Reading

  • Vladimir’s Authentic Borsch recipe

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    Vladimir's Authentic Borsch Borsch is a staple in most Eastern European cuisines and for good reason – it’s hearty, delicious, filling and best of all, it’s supposed to be accompanied by vodka. Other sides are black bread, green onions or garlic and salo.We enlisted my dad, Vladimir, who makes the best borsch I’ve ever tasted, to [...] Continue Reading

  • Russian & Ukrainian Easter

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    Easter, or Paskha (Пасха), is the most important feast and a joyous celebration of the resurrection of Christ and many religious and secular traditions surround this sacred holiday. The majority of Russians and Ukrainians are either Eastern Orthodox or Catholic. Eastern Orthodox make up the majority of believers in Russia and in the eastern regions […]

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