12 Most Popular Armenian Easter Foods
Easter has a long history in Armenia as it was the first country, in 301, to adopt Christianity as the state religion. The holiday therefore has a special place in...
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Eastern European Cuisine
Eastern European food is famous for its simple yet luscious foods. Mostly hearty and filling, due to the harsh winter season, these dishes will tickle your taste buds and make your stomach dance with joy.
On this journey, discover traditional Russian, Georgian and Ukrainian foods, hearty Polish dishes, traditional Romanian food or amazing Armenian dishes.
Eastern European desserts are also to die for and definitely worth a try.
14 Most Popular Hungarian Easter Foods
Easter is one the biggest holidays in Hungary and food plays an important role in the local traditions and festivities. Fasting is common for religious families in the weeks prior...
12 Must-taste Polish Easter Dishes
Polish people are known for religiousness and family values. They do not only associate Easter with making a feast but also, and primarily, with cleaning the house, going to church...
Top 10 Easter Russian Foods
Orthodox Easter is one of the biggest Russian religious holidays. As Russians follow the old Julian calendar, they usually celebrate Easter a week later than Protestants or Roman Catholics, who...
15 Popular Romanian Easter Foods to Try Out This Year
Christmas and Easter are the two most important holidays in Romania. This is when families come together, everyone gets to rest, relax and, of course, enjoy delicious foods. Now, everyone...
12 Hungarian Cookies (Sweet & Savory)
Hungarians are famous for feeding their guests (and offer a shot on the side). Their cuisine was influenced by history, the various occupations of the country and, of course, it...
10 Polish Christmas Cookies to Put on Your Bucket List
If you think you can only experience culinary heaven in France or Italy, come to Poland and prove yourself wrong. A country of hearty, filling meals and a homeland of...
12 Ukrainian Cookies You Need to Taste
From luscious cream-stuffed horns to mouthwatering sweet walnuts, Ukraine has quite a few delicious bite-size cookies to brighten up your day, make a nice company to your morning coffee, or...
15 Romanian Cookies You Absolutely Have to Try
If you’re visiting Romania, you’ll want to fully immerse yourself into the local culture and try out all the traditional Romanian foods you can get your hands on. You might...
Borș Moldovenesc (Sour Moldavian Soup)
‘‘Borș” is a soup with an added sour taste, obtained by using borș, a type of sour brine made with wheat and yeast. The best borș is homemade throughout Moldavia....
Ciorba de Burta (Romanian Tripe Soup)
Of oriental origin, tripe soup is a favorite in Romanian cuisine. Not at all complicated to make, tripe soup has a delicious taste and its preparation is based on a...
Pampushky (Ukrainian Sweet Donuts)
Pampushky, or pampuhy, are known as a ritual dessert in Ukraine. Every important event and occasion is associated with these round yeast donuts, and every homemaker is supposed to make...
Beigli: Hungarian Nut & Poppy Seed Roll
Beigli with walnut and poppy is a cake that has always fascinated me. I admit that at first I always chose the poppy version. The bittersweet taste enchanted me for...
“Meat Grinder” Cookies
Their name might suggest otherwise, but these shortbread cookies are not stuffed with meat. The trick is that the dough is put through a meat grinder, which gives the pastries...
Snow Cap Cookies
As basic and easy it is to make these shortbread cookies with white, snow-like, caps, they look truly regal and fit any fancy occasion. This pastry might have been born...
Top 15 Most Popular Desserts in Azerbaijan
Because of their vibrant appearance and distinct aromas, Azerbaijani desserts are hugely popular and have garnered widespread acclaim. Honey, almonds, and fresh dough are some of the natural ingredients used...
16 Popular Polish Drinks
Poland is well known for its heartwarming, nutritious cuisine and for a wide selection of top quality vodka, which perfectly accompanies their meaty delights. However, as well as being a true master...
Most Popular Bulgarian Cheeses
Do you love cheese? Bulgarians, sure do! Cheeses of all shapes and textures make their way onto the Bulgarian menu. Breakfast, lunch, dinner or just for a snack, cheese is...
What the Locals Eat: Typical Bulgarian Breakfast
Bulgarian cuisine is very rich and diverse. While there are many traditional Bulgarian dishes, there are also plenty recipes influenced by neighboring countries that ruled the territory from time to...
8 Most Popular Georgian Drinks
Georgia is the motherland of wine, and that’s a well-known fact. However, when it comes to drinks there is a lot more than delicious wine to discover in Georgia. Here...
8 Unique Georgian Cheeses You Need to Try
Located between the Black Sea and the Greater Caucasus mountain range, Georgia is a land of great diversity. The culture of Georgia is a unique blend of Eastern and Western...
9 Delicious Bulgarian Drinks
Bulgaria has a rich and tasty cuisine, with plenty of delicious dishes to choose from. But what about drinks? Beverages in Bulgaria are also worth checking out and some have...
Most Popular Hungarian Cheeses
Hungarian food is amazing, full of wonderful flavors and aromas. When thinking of Hungarian cuisine, cheese may not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, there are many...
Top 5 Most Popular Slovak Drinks
Apart from an extensive culinary tradition, Slovakia is also home to locally made non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, which are all very popular with the locals. All of them have a...
