Salmon fishcakes. Kids’ turn to cook

by Iris // January 28, 2017 // No Comments

Aren’t you a little tired of taking over the hob 7 days a week, 30 days a month? Sometimes we all need to rest. Okay, not sometimes. We often need to rest. And how do we get it when talking... Continue reading →

How to make your bakes better. Part 1. Cakes and sponges

by Iris // January 27, 2017 // No Comments

It is a rather nerdy topic to speak on but I’ll try my best to keep it simple. It’s very important to understand, what happens in the process of cooking and how eggs and flour convert into stunning cakes, to... Continue reading →

Quick and easy. Baked sweet potato chips.

by Iris // January 18, 2017 // No Comments

Even the most sophisticated gourmands sometimes take a break and cook something really simple. So here I kind of introduce you the new rubric – Quick and Easy. The title speaks for itself no need to explain further. I just... Continue reading →

Better late than never. Our New Year’s Eve menu

by Iris // January 14, 2017 // No Comments

Do you think it’s the right time to publish the New Year’s Eve menu? Yeah, I know it already passed. But I look at all those bloggers who publish all Festive recipes starting from October – and I just wonder... Continue reading →

Cottage cheese and pumpkin Hungarian scones

by Iris // January 10, 2017 // No Comments

With the Festive season gone it is time to return to day-to-day food. I know, I know, January is the month of eating healthy stuff, exercising much and detoxing. But really how long do you keep to those resolutions? Every... Continue reading →

Girolle and eggs en cocotte

by Iris // September 1, 2016 // 1 Comment

The end of summer is a pleasant time for all types of foodies. All kinds of tasty things reach their perfect ripeness. Fruits and veggies, of course, some berries, honey, nuts and – kings of foraging – mushrooms. Girolles are... Continue reading →

Easy lamb kebab pitas. Kids’ turn to cook

by Iris // April 18, 2016 // No Comments

It’s your turn to cook lunch, I say to my older son every once in a while, when I’m not in mood to take over the hob. Ilya is 10 years old and he tells me he wants to be... Continue reading →

Slow roast lamb leg with bulgar wheat

by Iris // April 13, 2016 // 1 Comment

Who in the world would miss roasted lamb in spring? Not me. Though I’m not a big fan of lamb, season is season. I won’t lie that I cooked that, my husband did. He is way to stronger with meat... Continue reading →

Curd cheese patties

by Iris // April 6, 2016 // No Comments

In Russia we call them “sochni”. It’s probably an easy one after the Olympiad in Sochi. Nearly the same word. ‘Sotch-nee’. Basically it means they are juicy. Oh, I can tell you they are. To make it right I strongly... Continue reading →

Chocolate Hot Cross Buns – new recipe I tried this Easter

by Iris // March 31, 2016 // No Comments

Hot cross buns, hot cross buns One a penny, two a penny hot cross buns. As a huge fan of all yeast dough goodies I couldn’t miss the opportunity to make these for Easter. That’s interesting how in different cultures... Continue reading →

Yellow Chimney

Welcome to the house with yellow chimney

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