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    Budapest Dining: Textúra Restaurant

    by Florian June 23, 2021
    June 23, 2021

    Textúra is the younger sibling of one of the few Budapest restaurants to have a Michelin star. Let’s look at the chef’s mystery tasting menu with Hungarian wine pairings!

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    The Goulash Archipelago

    by Florian June 13, 2021
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    I just signed a contract with a French publisher to write a cookbook! L’Archipel du Goulache will present recipes inspired by the cuisines of the former Soviet Union.

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    Budapest Dining: Bock Bisztró

    by Florian June 3, 2021
    June 3, 2021

    At the forefront of the Hungarian dining scene, Bock Bisztró serves many Hungarian classics, often re-interpreted with a twist.

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    Polish Rogalik and Jewish Rugelach, the Ultimate Guide

    by Florian May 16, 2021
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    The Polish Rogalik and Jewish Rugelach are both descendants of the Austrian kipfel. I’ve created the ultimate guide. Read on for the best recipes with unique filling combinations!

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    Bábovka, Czech Bundt Cake

    by Florian May 1, 2021
    May 1, 2021

    Bábovka, Czech Republic’s version of a Bundt cake, is an everyday cake. I’m making two versions here: one marbled sponge bábovka, and one bábovka made with whipped cream, raisins and Maraschino cherries.

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    Russian Far North Reindeer Pizza

    by Florian April 18, 2021
    April 18, 2021

    Pizza has become a Russian staple. Discover my own recipe from the Russian Far North, made with reindeer sausage!

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    The Great Russian North, Part 10: The Bear’s Corner

    by Florian April 11, 2021
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    In a secluded bay on Lake Lovozero, Bear’s Corner camp is where we’ll be getting a taste of real arctic food à la russe.

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    The Great Russian North, Part 9: Lovozero

    by Florian March 30, 2021
    March 30, 2021

    From Bear’s Corner camp on Lake Lovozero, a snowmobile tour to see reindeer, do some ice fishing, and visit Lake Seydozero and the giant Kuiva.

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    Arctic Scallops and Crab Rice Polenta

    by Florian March 13, 2021
    March 13, 2021

    My analysis of the menus of Murmansk’s Arctic cuisine restaurant scene reveals two prominent local shellfish ingredients: scallops and king crab. Hence the inspiration for this dish: scallops baked on the half-shell …

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    Venison Heart, Lingonberry Sauce, Spelt, and Celery Root Purée

    by Florian March 2, 2021
    March 2, 2021

    A dish inspired by my meal of Arctic cuisine at Tsarskaya Okhota restaurant in Murmansk, My recipe retains all the elements of the original: venison heart, lingonberry sauce, celery root purée, and …

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