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Beautiful and delicious!
Vinaigrette salad is popular in most Eastern European countries. The most common ingredients for this salad include beets, potatoes,...

Peach
Sep 7, 20241 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....

Peach
Oct 17, 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...

Peach
Mar 10, 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...

Peach
Jan 7, 20221 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...

Peach
Oct 4, 20211 min read


There and back again
There and back again

Peach
Jul 24, 20211 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...

Peach
May 17, 20212 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...

Peach
Apr 4, 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...

Peach
Apr 3, 20213 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...

Peach
Mar 8, 20212 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...

Peach
Feb 6, 20211 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...

Peach
Jan 9, 20212 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!...

Peach
Dec 31, 20201 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...

Peach
Dec 19, 20202 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...

Peach
Nov 20, 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...

Peach
Oct 25, 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...

Peach
Sep 19, 20201 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...

Peach
Aug 16, 20202 min read
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