Archive for January, 2008

Who’s Yulia?

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

I love Yulia

“I love Yulia”. Not me personally, but someone loves Yulia. The writing on the substation wall assures me of someone’s undying love for her. Everyday I pass this grotesque lump of soviet utilitarianism. Who is Yulia? Who loves her? Why can’t this shack be an espresso bar instead?

Field mushroom and chicken soup

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

Field mushroom and chicken soup

It’s cold, you’re hungry; it’s soup time! Field mushrooms are widely available throughout Ukraine, fresh, dried or frozen. So here’s one for your next wintery soup craving.

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Pizza Slab

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

Pizza Slab

I was inspired to begin making pizzas again, despite the absence of a pizza oven. Presented with only a large rectangular baking tray I decided I would create a slab of pizza. This recipe is good for feeding, and filling, the troops or providing convenient lunch time left-overs. Yum yum.

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Tagliatelle Tango

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

Tagliatelle Tango

Breaking the drought of posts that has been the scourge of this modest blog; I’m starting the year of with a great anytime pasta dish. The convenient aspect to this dish is that most of the ingredients live happily in your cupboard or fridge until you’re ready to use them, no mad rush to the shops required here.

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