Category: Russian

Culture Notes Mar. 6, ’08

Published March 6, 2008 in CULTURES, Danish, Indonesian, NOTES, Russian, Saudi Arabian, Thai, Turkish | Comments [0]
Cultures under threat: Rising property prices threaten Moscow’s architectural heritage Sundanese cultural groups are vanishing in Indonesia Thai food culture threatened by garlic from China Camels and Bicycles Turkey will be a first-time guest of honor at the 23rd annual Janadriya Culture and Heritage Festival in Saudi Arabia, which will feature an hour-long operetta, written by Prince Saad ibn Saud, [...] Read More »

St. Patrick’s Day

Published March 12, 2007 in American, Australian, British, Canadian, Catholic, Celtic, CULTURES, CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS, Danish, German, HOLIDAYS, Irish, Parades, Russian, Spring | Comments [0]
Irish communities around the world celebrate their patron saint on Saint Patrick's Day, March 17. It is the Irish national holiday, and a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, the territory of Montserrat, and the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The holiday is also widely celebrated in the United States, and [...] Read More »

Blini (Russian Pancakes)

Published January 27, 2007 in CULTURES, MAKE THINGS, Recipes, Russian | Comments [2]
These are the thin Russian pancakes served at Maslenitsa, or Pancake Week. They are traditionally served with sour cream, jams and honey, but feel free to experiment with fillings that include salmon or caviar! This recipe makes about 20 blini. Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 tablespoon white sugar 1/3 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups milk 1 tablespoon [...] Read More »