I came across these very old Paintings of Russians drinking tea (chai) and I wanted to share them. This first photo is from 1889. I would love to own one of these older Samovars. See the glasses on t… more →
The Happy WondererEllen wrote 7 months ago: This is a photo taken in Mexico sometime in the late 40’s I think. A Molokan Community was es … more →
Ellen wrote 1 year ago: Happy Birthday to my oldest sister Kathy and an early Happy Birthday to my Pop! Kathy’s birthd … more →
Ellen wrote 1 year ago: I came across these very old Paintings of Russians drinking tea (chai) and I wanted to share them. … more →
Ellen wrote 1 year ago: May’s Recipe Round Up will be at Whatever Things… Recipes Around The World This month’s rec … more →
Ellen wrote 1 year ago: The Russian immigrants I grew up around would make and enjoy this Cherry Syrup made with whole pie … more →
Ellen wrote 1 year ago: Happy March everyone and because Easter is just 22 days from today I wanted to post the recipe I pro … more →
Ellen wrote 1 year ago: Happy Birthday Dear Brother Tim! These first photos are from your very first Birthday Party in Janu … more →
Ellen wrote 1 year ago: The Ladies got together to make Vareniky together at my niece Debbee’s house. Look at those … more →
Ellen wrote 1 year ago: Today we got word that our cousin Vera Bogdanoff had died of complications from an aneurysm she had … more →
Ellen wrote 1 year ago: I’m the one in the middle…. To see more WW photos go here … more →
Ellen wrote 1 year ago: Memories ~ Cousins on my fathers side and my siblings. I’m guessing this was my sister Vera … more →
Ellen wrote 1 year ago: Both of my parents were born in Russia in the 1920’s. They escaped into Iran and then met each … more →
Ellen wrote 1 year ago: Tomorrow is Recipe Round-Up I’m posting this recipe for Shashlik a day before our Recipe … more →
Ellen wrote 2 years ago: Here are 3 of my siblings and I in the glorious 50’s. Vera, Fred, Ellen (me), and Kathy, the … more →
Ellen wrote 2 years ago: I am so thankful to God for my father, Moisi (Moses) Timothy Bagdanov because… He loves the … more →
Ellen wrote 2 years ago: Happy Birthday to my sister Kathy today May 23rd! You’ve been a wonderful daughter, sister, f … more →
Ellen wrote 2 years ago: Many Borsch recipes include beets in them. The familiar Borsch that we grew up with and tha … more →
Ellen wrote 2 years ago: This soup (Lopsha) is made in huge quantities for Molokan Church Dinners. I have recipes to serve 20 … more →
Ellen wrote 2 years ago: This is Nadia, she’s not making blintzes here. This was a recent cooking clinic with he … more →