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Russian prianki fresh out of the oven. Often compared to gingerbread, they're more like a dry honey cake as there's no ginger in them. These heart-shaped cakes say, "I give this to the one I love". (5.26.2011)
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From Project RuSu 365
![Some people have Mardi Gras, others have Carnavale. Russia has Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week. Originally a pagan festival celebrating the end of winter, today's Maslenitsa is a time of [over] indulgence before the start of Lent, and a celebration of the end of winter. The pancakes (blini in Russian), which are more like crêpes, symbolize the sun. Let's hope they'll be an early end to winter this year. <br />
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The samovar with the teapot on top is done in traditional Russian style known as Khokhlama.](https://photos.smugmug.com/Photography/Food/i-gfD3HHR/0/0b648b4a/Ti/IMG_4724%28New%29-6%20%28Frame%20-2%29-Ti.jpg)
![Salads as many of us know them are relatively new in Russia. Caesar & Greek salads are now on every menu though they're often overflowing with peppers & stale-prepackaged croutons. Some, such as this, go beyond the usual. This baked feta with greens, sun dried tomatoes, sprouts [hope they weren't from Germany], & pomegranate seeds in a pomegranate dressing was spot-on and delicious. (7.1.2011)](https://photos.smugmug.com/Photography/Food/i-g27sHWv/0/14a6574d/Ti/IMG_4777%28Framed-5%29-Ti.jpg)
Tatiana (travelways)
on May 29, 2011Wonderful story and shot!
Julie
on May 29, 2011So unique! Would love to be able to taste one. How can a picture capture a scent? Not sure either, but you did it!
Janet McQueen
on May 27, 2011Another wonderful uniquely Russian capture.....both beautiful & delicious!
Hershy
on May 27, 2011Nice textures
fotoeffects
on May 27, 2011Neat comp; really shows off these wonderful cookies.
webstersway
on May 27, 2011Awesome shot!!!
God's Child
on May 27, 2011They are super big...........I bet yummy, too!!!!
I'm late posting and commenting........power outage due to last night's thunderstorm and our lights didn't come back on until 10:00 p.m. tonight. God is still good!!!!
John Roberts
on May 27, 2011Can almost smell them!
Lgood
on May 26, 2011Very neat - I bet they are yummy tasting. Thanks for sharing!
Howard's Photography
on May 26, 2011Looks really good, neat shot!