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Basic Macaron Shells

by Ilona on April 12, 2018December 12, 2019

A basic macaron recipe, that once mastered can be modified to many different flavor and filling combinations.

Plov from Kazakhstan

by Ilona on October 24, 2017May 29, 2024

Plov is a rice and meat dish popular in Kazakhstan. The meat in this recipe can be substituted to pork or chicken or omitted altogether. 10 servings

Canning at Home

by Ilona on October 24, 2017June 29, 2020

After much research, I have combined several canning techniques that work for me.I like to re-use jars from supermarket bought condiments they are perfect size if you only want to… [Continue Reading]

Beef Stroganoff

by Ilona on October 23, 2017December 15, 2020

A winter comfort food in any Russian household, serve with steamed rice and a green salad. This can also be done in a slow cooker. Ingredients: Beef, chopped – 500gOnion,… [Continue Reading]

Chocolate Bow Decoration

by Ilona on August 24, 2017May 14, 2018

Very versatile to use on a variety of cakes. You can make this out of milk, dark or white chocolate.

Russian Honey Cake “Medovik”

by Ilona on April 14, 2017June 27, 2020

A traditional Russian cake consisting of giant honey flavoured biscuits with a filling of caramelised condensed milk, adorned with almond flakes.

The Grace Dress & Skirt by Simple Sew Patterns

by Ilona on April 1, 2017August 16, 2019

How I Started This was the first time I used a pattern to make a dress (back in 2016). My first attempt was not up to my standards. I miscalculated… [Continue Reading]

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