
Soda bread has long been a staple in Ireland. It is a bread made without yeast, because baking soda mixed with buttermilk is used as a leavening agent. A cross is cut into the top of the bread to help it rise and, according to Irish folklore, to either ward off evil or let the fairies out.
Brown Soda Bread with Buckwheat Flour & Molasses
Russian Monday on Saturday: "Oladushky" - Honey Yeast Blini ( Pancakes, Blintzes )

Winter farewell is a time of awakening; the beginning of new life. Since ancient times, people have enjoyed this time of the year. Festivals and carnivals are held all over the world: Chinese New Year, Venice Carnival, a holiday of the trees - Tu B’Shvat in Israel, Mardi Gras, even Groundhog Day, which was brought to America from Germany, and one of the oldest Russian holidays - Maslenitsa.
Labels: Bleen, blini, Breakfast, Crepes, Dessert, Holiday, Maslenitsa, Pancakes, Recipes, Russian cuisine, Russian Monday, Traditional
Traditional Tourtière - Canadian Meat Pie
Tourtiere is the creme de la creme of pies. Lightly spiced and herbed, this meat pie is especially anticipated for Christmas Eve celebrations, but it's equally tasty for the Thanksgiving dinner and any winter chilly evenings.
Labels: Beef, Canadian, Christmas, Dinner, Lunch, Meat pie, Onion, Recipes, Short Pastry, Thanksgiving, Tourtière, Traditional
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