I take a lot of pictures when I travel. There are countless photos of the food I eat or see, of course, but also a significant number of shots of the places …

In my last post, I introduced you to the Pomor people and reviewed Pochtovaya Kontora, a restaurant in Arkhangelsk that serves its own interpretation of the local cuisine. One of the dishes …

As I continue my series on the Great Russian North, it might be natural to wonder: in a country so vast and varied, how did people come to freeze their butts by …

Having recently returned from a trip to the region of Arkhangelsk, I am ready to resume my series on the Great Russian North. And just as with any good meal, I’d like …

On November 25, 2019, while POTUS was getting ready to pardon a couple of ridiculously-named turkeys before Thanksgiving, Bill de Blasio had other birds on his mind. After dropping a few profound …

It all started with a dish I tried at Jezero, Plantaže‘s restaurant on Lake Skadar in Montenegro. During the tasting menu that followed our epic visit of the winery, the chef served us …

With my series of posts on Montenegro now well under way, there’s one essential ingredient I need to talk about in more detail: kajmak. Also known as skorup in some areas, kajmak …

Happy Holidays! I’m away for the rest of the year, but I have my usual present for you! Here’s a selection of recipes from this year’s posts that are guaranteed to be …

In my last post, I presented my version of a traditional Czech roast duck, which wasn’t so traditional after all and omitted the red cabbage that usually accompanies the meat. Today, the …

Here’s a recipe that I wanted to give you before the holidays: a traditional Czech whole roast duck! Pečená kachna is a classic holiday dish in Czech Republic (you can also enjoy …