I was extended a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Part political essay, part cookbook, party travel journal. This work is beautiful and meaningful. The author touches on both sides of the conflict in a way that shows the humanity in both sides. The food is presented as a bridge. I…
Category: Eastern Euro
The Beet Beat
“Why are you making borscht? Neither of us like beets. We’ve tried. A lot.” These words rattled around my head all day yesterday while I was preparing “the best borscht you will ever eat” (according to the author of The Essential New York Times Cookbook) for a chilly evening. She’s not wrong. This Winter Borscht…