tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post1438389437559760253..comments2024-03-18T19:32:01.770-10:00Comments on Kahakai Kitchen: Okroshka: Russian Cold Kefir Soup for Cook the Books June/July Pick: "Mastering the Art of Soviet Cooking" by Anya Van BremzenDeb in Hawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12753889028487254096noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-71481788011393674372017-08-06T04:59:19.597-10:002017-08-06T04:59:19.597-10:00Sadly, I didn't get the book to participate bu...Sadly, I didn't get the book to participate but I sure have enjoyed reading so many reviews of it. I brought a salad, one I have made before, for Souper Sunday. Hope yu are doing well!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553212447308502910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-86996825525411304992017-08-05T03:55:26.707-10:002017-08-05T03:55:26.707-10:00My mom's family is eastern European and I'...My mom's family is eastern European and I'm familiar with some of the se recipes, but I follow my Dad's Italian recipe more frequentlyDelaware Girl Eatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09092821946914664689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-80554906883538428862017-08-03T07:54:30.873-10:002017-08-03T07:54:30.873-10:00This soup is unlike anything i have eaten and it ...This soup is unlike anything i have eaten and it has peaked my interest, going to pop to the library to see if they have any Russian cookbooks. Shaheenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03602971207085826708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-31832844916398956912017-08-02T14:26:33.891-10:002017-08-02T14:26:33.891-10:00We certainly learned a lot about Russian history. ...We certainly learned a lot about Russian history. I to had a hard time to pick up the pace at first but I got sucked in. Glad you enjoyed the book overall. And great soups, your Okroshka sounds delicious. Kefir was a great idea!Evelyne CulturEatzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10890603061291102395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-20758329509846086062017-08-02T04:07:18.072-10:002017-08-02T04:07:18.072-10:00She did cover a lot in this book (and in the cookb...She did cover a lot in this book (and in the cookbook she talks about, Please to the Table) and for me it was interesting to get the perspective of an insider about events I remember reading about and/or watching on TV. Growing up in Europe, the Soviet Union was there, just next door, yet far away in terms of culture and access. <br />I would like to taste some of your soup (and of the sandwich Simona Carinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10621645217450504400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-85521105342235155692017-08-01T08:32:21.732-10:002017-08-01T08:32:21.732-10:00Good review Deb, though as I enjoy history, the bo...Good review Deb, though as I enjoy history, the book was quite interesting, especially when you throw in lots of food. Not exactly a "fun" read though. I keep kefir going from the grains, so should try this soup for sure.Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04373419551112159105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-41803879619321661702017-08-01T06:52:56.804-10:002017-08-01T06:52:56.804-10:00I had a difficult time with the book as well but I...I had a difficult time with the book as well but I made Anya's father's recipe for Borshch and it was as amazing as your soup sounds. I think I would like to start joining you on Souper Sundays. A Day in the Life on the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17878132360387905867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-39263722929823519322017-08-01T01:09:55.787-10:002017-08-01T01:09:55.787-10:00Soup sounds interesting, but I think I would grab ...Soup sounds interesting, but I think I would grab a bite of that sandwich. Nice interpretations of Russian food, Deb. I agree with you summation of the book. Wasn't quite my cup of tea. I swear I have a salad to post and will get back to Souper Sunday ASAPDebra Eliotseatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08224613659027050135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-90230148858910295612017-07-31T15:14:03.562-10:002017-07-31T15:14:03.562-10:00Deb,
Thanks for the shout out on the Okroshka! Y...Deb, <br />Thanks for the shout out on the Okroshka! Your soup looks delicious and I love the open face sandwich with the sliced egg and the dill.gluten Free A_Z Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05651624214552275164noreply@blogger.com