Let me start with a confession: I once cried in a grocery store in France—tears of confusion, not joy. Rows of mysterious cheeses mocked me, and a snobby baguette smacked me in the face (okay, metaphorically). But in Moscow? Oh, baby. At Danilovsky Market — AKA The Flavor Olympics of Read more…
Let’s be honest—most of us start our mornings like slightly confused penguins in pajamas, shuffling toward the kitchen in search of caffeine and meaning. But what if I told you there’s a breakfast ritual out there that might just change your whole vibe? Welcome to Russia, my wanderlust-filled friend. The Read more…
Okay, real talk: I once tried to cook Russian borscht at home and ended up with something that looked like a crime scene in a pot. Bright red, suspiciously chunky, and my kitchen smelled like a root vegetable funeral. But here’s the kicker—when I had the real deal in Russia? Read more…
Let’s get one thing out of the way — Russia isn’t just vodka, bears, and icy stares. Nope. It’s also a steaming bowl of… mystery mush that locals swear by and tourists tactfully dodge. Intrigued? Good. Strap in, wanderlust warrior. We’re diving fork-first into the strange, soul-warming world of Kasha Read more…