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  • Pickled Cucumbers: A Central and Eastern European Tradition

    In Central and Eastern Europe, pickled cucumbers are more than a food — they’re a cultural staple, a sign of hospitality, and a must-have on every celebratory table. Across countries like Poland, Ukraine, Romania, and throughout the Balkans, it’s unthinkable to host a birthday, wedding, or holiday meal without a jar of crisp, salty, fermented…

  • Holubtsi Recipe: Ukrainian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with a Modern Twist

    Growing up in Ukraine, Holubtsi weren’t just food—they were practically a rite of passage. Every family gathering, celebration, or even slightly chilly Sunday came with the promise of these tender, tomato-kissed cabbage rolls. And let me tell you, it was a big deal. You didn’t just “have some Holubtsi”—you prepared for them like a sport.…

  • Poppy Seed Rolls Recipe: Bake Me Happy

    I’ve always had a soft spot for Ukrainian poppy seed rolls. The kind with a golden crust, soft crumb, and just the right amount of sweet, nutty filling that gets stuck in your teeth—in the best way. I never planned to start making them myself, but one rainy weekend, craving comfort and missing something I…