March is all about the start of spring, awakening from a long and dreary winter and Mothers, of course. In Russia we have a special day – the 8th of March – the day celebrating all the women: mums and spouses, grandmothers and sisters, girl friends and cousins. The Day requires a very strict ritual from the opposite sex and 
children- flowers, presents, pampering and undoubtedly cooking-free day for ladies.
In the UK we have Mothering Sunday (this year it falls on April, 03) where the focus is solely on Mothers but the rule of «no cooking» is preserved.
Make it a special day to cook with your children and choose the appropriate menu- uncomplicated, fun, with guaranteed positive results!
June 18, 2013
Chocolate rabbits have for a long time been heavily displayed in the supermarkets but the time of indulgence is yet to come. Let’s not give in to the temptation yet so we can, with a clear conscience, savor lovely Easter treats in less than 3 weeks. Here is a very simple recipe of how to make the best out of your newly sprouting greens. If they are fit for rabbits they should be good for us too!
They take it very seriously and religiously (in the full meaning of this word) follow all the prohibitions. No meat, fish, eggs, fats and subsequently no by-products. Devout Christians often fast for more than 200 days throughout the year. After looking at the list of things you can’t eat for Lent you are forced to become vegetarian whether you want it or not. Given the turbulent history of Russian Orthodoxy people are confused about the rules for Lent and therefore follow their own guidelines.
setting of the Royal Albert Hall in London. It has been a long and eventful journey for “the man who changed the world”. Gorbachev was put on a pedestal, he was criticized, but nevertheless he has left an undeniable mark on the history of the world.
high calorie food – now it is frowned upon and most of the recipes have a calorie count staring back at you in a silent reproach. In a way it was liberating not to worry about exhausting diets, counting calories, reading food labels and looking up in the dictionary what in earth’s name is GI – 
Christmas day had gone into oblivion; we couldn’t even remember, when asked, what had been served for Christmas lunch but Easter held its fort. Despite severe repercussions those who were devoted were sneaking out to the church to christen decorated Easter eggs, lich and 
undergone some changes in relation to the name- ranging from the Soviet Army and Navy to the Defender of the Motherland Day. Regardless of the name it has been always synonymous with men - no matter how old or young, whether brother, father or spouse. It was invariably perceived as a counterbalance with the Women’s Day on the 8th of March the day in which women in men’s lives are celebrated.
In January most of us had the post holiday blues. Party overdose, overindulgence, feeling the pinch around our waistband…. At the beginning of the year you can feel the need of a fresh start and in the list of all the New Year resolutions you might have at least one related to food.