In my humble opinion, a Caesar is the perfect summer bevvy. Savoury, salty, and it is typically garnished with a sampler of snacks. What’s more exciting than that? Caesar history 101. For my American friends: yes this drink is very similar to a Bloody Mary.…
Oh lawdy, do I ever love a juicy burg. Luckily, an amazing burger is not hard to find in this city. It’s a good thing too, because I crave them all the time. Beef burgers are super scrummy but I certainly have a soft spot…
This dreamy, boozy, chocolatey crème brûlée is what dreams are made of. Crack through that sugar shell and dive in to heaven. Decadent. That is the best word to describe these crème brûlées: decadent. The addition of dark chocolate creates an even thicker, creamier custard.…
Borscht. Piping hot and ruby red. Full of veg. Sour and salty. Basically, a hug in a bowl. So many veggies. Like with all my recipes, I don’t believe this is anything close to traditional, however it’s my favourite way to devour borscht. I don’t…
If you have not yet had the absolute delight of tasting the sweet potato + sage + browned butter combo then this is your cue to make these perogies. Sweet potato + sage + browned butter, oh my. Some flavour combinations just make sense. Sweet…
Ukrainian sweet Easter bread, or paska, is quite possibly the plushiest bread ever. Citrusy, soft and topped with a generous drizzle of lemon icing, this bread may be your new obsession. Don’t forget the sprinkles! This bread. Is Heaven. Easter is nearly here and that…
Cottage Cheese Crepes aka Nalysnyky is my ultimate favourite Ukrainian dish. Traditionally, this dish is served at Easter, but I could eat it all year long. Simple yet delicious, full of cheese and dill, this side dish is begging to be included in your next…
Meat buns (aka pyrizhky) are absolutely addicting. I mean, how can you go wrong with a soft, buttery bun surrounding a flavourful meaty filling? Spoiler alert: you cannot. Buns on buns. As I mentioned in my blog post Discovering Ukrainian Recipes: A Memoir, these buns…
Hi there and welcome to my blog! I'm Alana and I have a thousand hobbies that I love to share with the world. When I am not cooking, baking, crocheting or drawing I am probably planning a holiday (tbh I have like, the next five trips planned already...). Thanks for popping by friend. I hope you enjoy perusing my many hobbies!
