Break out your crepe pan! It’s Maslenitsa, Russia’s raucous and riotous Shrovetide! A weeklong carnival before Orthodox Lent begins, whose origins and traditions, including its signature pancakes, are much older.
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Beluga Lentil Salad 2 cups of beluga lentils2 bay leavesZest and juice of 2 tangerines1 cup of red wine vinegar5-6 garlic cloves (grated)¾- cup olive oil4 Tbls fresh ginger (grated)1…
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Longevity Noodles One 16-oz package of thin spaghettiDressing1 cup of soy sauce1 cup of rice wine vinegar½ cup of peanut oil½ cups of sesame oil1 tsp of chili oil…
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Longevity Noodles are easy to assemble, infinitely flexible, redolent with the flavors and symbolism of Chinese New Year, with a pleasing ratio of effort to reward: perfectly suited to the…
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Salat Olivier takes center stage in the Eastern European holiday line up. This beloved mayonnaise-based potato salad has had a long and storied history invented during the heyday of Imperial…
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Salad Olivier My version of Eastern Europe’s beloved mayonnaise based salad, served during the holiday season is the ultimate comfort food: potatoes, mayonnaise, smoked ham, peas, and fresh herbs.…
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Sophie Law's well-researched debut Olga's Egg posits a missing Faberge Egg, made for the eldest daughter of Nicholas II.
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The Creative Podcast landscape is crowded and there is a ton of dross. These four creativity podcasts are authentic, generous, and informative.
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Sometimes my trusty fountain pen and a beautiful blank book just can't get the job done. Here are the 11 apps I use to keep me nimble, productive, and motivated.
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Guest blogger, Hannah Hethmon, host and producer of Museums in Strange Places Podcast joins Jennifer for a look at 5 Absorbing Museum Podcasts.
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