Beautiful and delicious!
Vinaigrette salad is popular in most Eastern European countries. The most common ingredients for this salad include beets, potatoes,...
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Oct 17, 20221 min read
Pierogy (Pyrogi, Vareniki)
First off, what are pierogi other than delicious? The simple answer is they are dumplings stuffed with various fillings and then boiled....
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Mar 10, 20221 min read
Real Life Santa's Workshop!
In all of our travels, Tallinn, the capital of Estonia continues, to be one of our favorite places to visit. It is one of Europe's oldest...
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Jan 7, 20221 min read
A delicious soup with a funny name.
Typically this time of year is when we start planning our trip to Europe to buy merchandise for the coming year's markets. One thing we...
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Oct 4, 20211 min read
Connecting with the past.
Finding out about your heritage is something that has become increasingly popular over the past several years. It is, however, not a new...
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May 17, 20212 min read
Cross Stitched Shirt Holiday
Vyshyvanka Day!! The term Vyshyvanka refers specifically to the cross-stitched shirts that have been an important part of Slavic culture...
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Peach
Apr 4, 20213 min read
The art of Easter Eggs
The dying of Easter eggs is a tradition that goes back thousands of years across many cultures. Painted eggs are common throughout...
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Apr 3, 20213 min read
Happy Easter!
In Eastern Europe, the celebration of Easter is the first big holiday of spring and for some countries, it is one of the most important...
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Peach
Mar 8, 20212 min read
Crepes, crepes and more crepes
Learning about different cultures, the holidays they celebrate, and what activities and foods are specific to those days is something I...
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Feb 6, 20211 min read
Oh, the dough!
There are few things as wonderful as the smell of fresh-baked bread! However, for most people, the process of making homemade bread can...
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Peach
Jan 9, 20212 min read
Green Borscht?!?
Most people are familiar with borscht or have at least heard of it. However, unless you grew up in a Slovak region, you have probably...
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Peach
Dec 31, 20201 min read
For the love of fabric!
Since I was a child, I have always loved making things. I love cooking and sewing and just about anything else I can make with my hands!...
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Dec 19, 20202 min read
wonderful wool!
With the chill of Minnesota winter creeping in, we start pulling out our warmest coziest clothing. This special cold weather wardrobe...
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Peach
Nov 20, 20201 min read
Christmas Markets
It’s no secret that Christmas is the most anticipated holiday of the winter by young and old alike. Thinking of Christmas in Europe...
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Oct 25, 20201 min read
Riga, Latvia
Latvia is a beautiful country located on the Baltic Sea with wide beaches as well as dense forests. Latvia’s capital of Riga is know for...
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Sep 19, 20201 min read
Petrykivka Painting
The countries of Eastern Europe are well known for their handicrafts. The level of skill and artistry that goes into making the various...
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Aug 16, 20202 min read
Okroshka...
Ukraine is often called the breadbasket of Europe. This nickname has been ascribed to them due to the fertile land and abundant types of...
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