Eat your way around the world
I cannot lie. Sure, I've tried. But I learned early on that lying is much more humiliating than the truth. No matter how bad the truth seems to be. Of course, not being able to lie has its distinct disadvantages. Like having to admit embarrassing things, like how I got stood up this week. No, not by my husband (he knows better than to do that - love the sweet man). Remember the lightening bolt of good fortune I had a few days ago? When I ran into a real, live Belorussian (at … [Read more...]
Serves 6 This soup is popular all over eastern Europe, specifically in the Ukraine. This version hails from Belarus where they add big chunks of potatoes. The longer it cooks, the happier this Borshch tastes. Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped 1-2 large russet potatoes, as desired 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 2 beets, diced 2 carrots, sliced 2 turnips, diced 1/2 a green cabbage, sliced thinly 6 oz can of tomato paste 1 Tbsp sugar 2 Tbsp vinegar salt and pepper 32 oz beef … [Read more...]
I went to the mall yesterday for mixing bowls and came out with a Belorussian! Yes, you read me right! One of the lovely women who work in Dillard's home department hails from Belarus. In fact, she only got to the United States 8 months ago! After I picked my jaw up off the floor, I invited her to come over, cook, and share her secrets with me. She said yes! Now if that's not a lightning bolt of good fortune, I don't know what is! Anyway, this menu is heavily influenced by her recommendations. I … [Read more...]
This week is going to be interesting. Simply put, my husband hates mushrooms, rye bread, sour cream, beets, and cabbage... which puts his taste buds in direct opposition to the lovely people of Belarus. Not one to be beat down by pickiness, I've resolved myself to be the cheerful, but broken record: "Honey, if an entire country eats it, then it can't be that bad!" And I'm going to ask (beg) him to eat his entire meal. We'll see. Located in eastern Europe, Belarusian culture blends … [Read more...]
