Long-Forgotten Beans

The cultivation of beans has been a part of human culture since ancient times. However, it was particularly prominent in agricultural practices during the 18th century, with beans being grown…

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Garlic Seasoning

This sauce is made not only from garlic cloves but also from the green shoots—known as garlic scapes—that have little bulbs at the tips. Everything is passed through a meat…

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Meat Storage

Let me share my experience with storing meat—any kind of meat. It’s not easy to keep it fresh; everyone knows that. In winter, it can freeze, dry out, or get…

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Candies

Sasha runs to me at 6 AM: — Mom, can I eat two candies? — Sure, but first you need to brush your teeth and have breakfast. — How can…

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Skates

We bought Sasha some skates. We tried on one and sent it to the checkout. As we left the mall, my daughter asked seriously: — Mom, did we only get…

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Nightmares

Lesha let out a quiet squeak in his sleep and kicked his leg. Sasha compassionately observed: — He must be having nightmares… I wonder what kind of nightmares he’s having?…

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Teeth

We’re heading to Grandma’s. Sasha and I are walking to the bus stop, dragging our bags along: I’ve got this huge, awkward one full of clothes, and my daughter’s carrying…

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Nerves

We’re sitting with Sasha at the police station, waiting for our certificate of “no criminal record” for the application process. The lady in charge of the certificates is taking her…

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Three Letters

One day, Sasha accidentally uttered a three-letter word directed at the first little one. Someone among the adults overheard the girl and asked, “Who taught you to say that? It’s…

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Koschei

Guessing Riddles About Fairy Tale Characters and Objects — Who always lies on the floor at home but flies in the sky outside? — It’s Koschei the Deathless!

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Eggs in Bread

Ingredients: 2 slices of toast bread 2 eggs Butter, salt to taste Instructions: Cut out the soft center of the toast bread. Spread butter on both sides of the toast…

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Egg Cutlets

“`html 6 hard-boiled eggs 1 bunch of green onions 1 bunch of dill 2 tablespoons semolina 1 tablespoon flour 1 tablespoon sour cream Salt to taste Grate the hard-boiled eggs…

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Oatmeal Pancakes

Oat Flour Pancakes Ingredients: Oat flour: 2 cups Eggs: 2 Sugar (preferably brown): 3 tablespoons Kefir: 2 cups Baking powder: 2/3 teaspoon In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients.…

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Meat Rolls

Stuffed Meat Rolls with Rice Rectangular pieces of meat: 4 pieces Dried plums (prunes): 100 g (about 3.5 oz) Carrot: 200 g (about 7 oz) Celery root: 100 g (about…

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Meatballs

Meatballs Wrapped in Puff Pastry Puff pastry: 450 g Veal: 700 g Onions: 2-3 Garlic: 3 cloves Parsley: 1/2 bunch Salt and pepper to taste Peel the onions and garlic,…

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