April 10, 2014
Play the Hand You’re Smelt
I’m pleased to report that male chauvinism is alive and well in Russia, a fact that was brought home to me recently at a gathering of some of HRH’s military…
April 10, 2014
Individual Chorizo Meatloaves
Meatloaf is one of HRH’s favorite things and can you blame him? (more…)
February 26, 2014
Hipster Salmon Fishcakes: Updating a Stodgy Soviet Classic
The addition of my beloved Russian smoked salmon to these fishcakes takes them from a drab Wednesday night stopgap to the opening salvo of an elegant Saturday night dinner.
January 31, 2011
Birthday of Russian Vodka/День рождения русской водки: Russia’s Favorite Imported Beverage
I am not, myself, a big vodka fan, and this is probably the reason I am still alive.