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Syrnyky

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:00:33 +0300

Few Ukrainian breakfasts bring as much comfort and nostalgia as syrnyky. Growing up, I always had fresh dairy at home, especially cultured cottage cheese. We ate it quite regularly and in various forms, from eating it raw to baking sweet and savory pies with it.

Even when breakfast feels uninspired and repetitive, a plate of delicate, golden syrnyky always lifts my mood.

This dish is classically has a pure flavor of butter, cottage cheese, and a hint of vanilla, and that’s what makes it so versatile. Think of this recipe as a classic base and adjust it to suit your taste best.

Ojakhuri – Georgian family-style roast

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:35:08 +0300

This is the blog’s first Georgian recipe, so here’s a short introduction to Georgian cuisine.

Food plays an essential role in Georgian culture. Family gatherings and get-togethers with friends often turn into feasts, and hospitality is deeply rooted in everyday life. It’s not uncommon for a Georgian to invite a complete stranger to join a meal for free.

Georgian cuisine is particularly known for its meat dishes, local cheeses, and remarkable winemaking tradition. Perhaps the country’s most famous dish is khachapuri, enjoyed far beyond Georgia’s borders. While the ingredients are simple – just the cheese (“khacha”) and bread (“puri”), the combination of stringy, melted Sulguni and the aroma of a wood-fired oven makes it unforgettable. Georgia is also considered one of the world’s oldest wine-producing regions, home to over 500 unique grape varieties.

Meal planning: Where to begin

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0300

Everyone has their own routines, priorities, and cooking habits, so there is no single meal planning solution that works for everyone. Here are some popular approaches to meal planning.

Three years of meal planning

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0300

Soon after my wife Anastasiia and I moved in together, we encountered a surprisingly common problem: deciding what to cook often took longer than cooking itself.

We would forget to defrost the meat, realize halfway through a recipe that we were missing an ingredient, or postpone dishes we genuinely wanted to make because a trip to the store felt like too much effort. More often than not, dinner became whatever was easiest at the time.

About me

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0300

Hey there,

My name is Misha. I was born and raised in Vinnytsia , a city in Central Ukraine. There is much to say about my hometown, and it certainly deserves an article of its own.

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