Maria Depenweiller

A genuinely delightful romp through the hills, valleys, tundra, river land, and lush forests of Russia with wonderful recipes and cultural anecdotes that truly educate and enrich. It is amazing how a culture is shaped by the food and the food is shaped by the culture. There are so many books focused on the literary and relational culture of Russia, but few look to the "mundane routines and diets" that lay the foundation of a Russian's daily life.