Alaska desert. On a stick

by Iris // January 5, 2015 // No Comments

Five years ago (it’s hard to imagine how many times my life has changed since then) there was a cafe called “Capuchin” in my home town. I have a lot of good memories about this place: we dined there often... Continue reading →

Currants and tarragon Opera cake in Khokhloma design

by Iris // January 2, 2015 // 2 Comments

Though we are all very busy in Christmas season I continue to share my #chefs_battle recipes with you. This one was made for a folk arts contest and I chose a traditional Russian ornament Khokhloma. The cake itself has nothing... Continue reading →

Cinnabons. The legendary yums

by Iris // November 18, 2014 // 3 Comments

I decided to post all my #chefs_battle recipes from Instagram to the blog. The last task in “Home baking” category was to make cinnabons. When I was reading about what’s special about these cinnamon rolls, I found out we are... Continue reading →

Pavlova cake with mango and strawberry

by Iris // November 14, 2014 // 1 Comment

Everyone knows Christmas is a busy season, right? But the thing is – every season is busy now, busier than 10, 20 or 100 years ago. We have so many obligations and what’s worse – so many things we want... Continue reading →

Chocolate mousse cake with cherry panna cotta

by Iris // November 12, 2014 // No Comments

Hi, my name is Irina and I am a chocoholic. The day without chocolate is a lost day. And on the contrary the more chocolate is in your day – the better it is. A bit of chocolate is good,... Continue reading →

Christmas Eve table

by Iris // October 28, 2014 // No Comments

Celebration is the anticipation of celebration. I was told that when I was a little girl, and every year I discover new meaning in this phrase and find new proofs to it. Celebration is the awaiting of celebration. It is... Continue reading →

Lavender Picnic in Hyde Park

by Iris // October 16, 2014 // No Comments

Did you feel quiet inspired after the last post about autumn picnics? I did. So I decided to gather my friends and friends’ friends for a picnic. Me and my friend Elena opted with a Rustic French theme and made... Continue reading →

Autumn picinic inspiration

by Iris // October 3, 2014 // No Comments

There are things you can’t imagine a season without. Like you can’t imagine winter without Christmas (or without snow if you are from Russia, as I am), you don’t feel like spring without a big house cleaning and it’s certainly... Continue reading →

Apple and cinnamon marshmallow

by Iris // September 16, 2014 // No Comments

Let’s say I’m not sure about if the word marshmallow really suits the recipe I want to give you today. In Russia we call it “zefir” and it is completely different from what you call “marshmallow” though the dictionary says... Continue reading →

Autumn is time for apples

by Iris // September 11, 2014 // 3 Comments

Autumn is a very special time of the year for. When all the world feels new life in spring, I feel like born again in autumn. I love breathing the crystal clear air with notes of dry leaves and smoke... Continue reading →

Yellow Chimney

Welcome to the house with yellow chimney

Author: Iris