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Russian Easter Cake. (4.14.2012)
Known as a kulich, they're very much like an Italian Panettone. The 'XB' in Cyrillic letters stands for "Christ has risen'. There was a priest in the supermarket blessing these.
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From Project RuSu 365
![Making pelmeni. (5.25.2012)<br />
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Originally from Siberia, pelmeni's the Russian equivalent of ravioli - a little meat-filled dumpling that's boiled & served with butter & sour cream. It's widely eaten throughout the country & sold frozen in the supermarkets. Some, like this woman, still make it from scratch.<br />
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This shot somewhat epitomizes [to me] how our perceptions are deeply influenced by our cultural reference points. Rustem sees this as a typical village woman making a tasty Russian delicacy. Admittedly, I'm not a fan of pelmeni - something about the meat & spices combination doesn't appeal to me. That aside, when I look at this, all I can think of is yuck, as my eyes are drawn to those short, dirty fingernails engaged in food prep and, to a lesser extent, their disparity with the imitation pearls.<br />
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Thanks for you comments yesterday.](https://photos.smugmug.com/Photography/Food/i-c5K8GTt/1/0201f59f/Ti/P1090167F-6%28FRAMED%29-2_edited-3-Ti.jpg)
irishmurr
on Apr 19Ditto Harsh -- my thoughts exactly!
Hershy
on Apr 19colourful & delicious! :)
webstersway
on Apr 15Extraordinary color and dof!!!
Tatiana (travelways)
on Apr 15Beautiful - who made it? What a great presentation, framed by the contrasting lines of the plate!
Gene Hyder
on Apr 14Wonderful shot.
Happy Tree
on Apr 14Looks yummy!
fotomom
on Apr 14Pretty cake and wonderful capture!
Donnie drives a Scion xB:-)
Deborah Glessner
on Apr 14Thank you for dessert!
Art in Photography
on Apr 14Wonderful - so interesting!
KENNETH COLE
on Apr 14You just trying to make me fat!!!