Pear and Chocolate Tart

by Iris // January 28, 2015 // No Comments

The history of this tart in my cookbook began far long before I started baking. I just met my husband and we were celebrating our first New Year together. And we were determined to surprise each other. So we denied... Continue reading →

Russian pasties with cabage and with chicken

by Iris // January 19, 2015 // No Comments

I love the smell of yeast dough in my house. This smell makes house – Home. With chimney and oven, with excited kids, circling around the oven, with hot tea and plenty of stories to tell each other. Either with... Continue reading →

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 →

Yellow Chimney

Welcome to the house with yellow chimney

Month: January 2015

Pear and Chocolate Tart

Russian pasties with cabage and with chicken

Alaska desert. On a stick

Currants and tarragon Opera cake in Khokhloma design