Hello,

This post is definitely a stretch. I cannot find this candy anywhere on the internet. My friends mom went to Russia and brought back candy, and one of them was a coconut filled candy bar from Рот Фронт. It had a blue wrapper and a polar bear on it, and said "с кокосом" on the wrapper. I unfortunately have no pictures but I know that the inside was rather chewy, not like your average Mounds bar. If anyone knows what it is or where I could find it, please let me know!!!

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Hi, grew up eating Russian food and was diagnosed with a gluten allergy a year ago (yes my babushka was extremely disappointed.) Very much missing Pilmeni, Pirashki etc and was wondering if anybody knew of any Russian gluten free recipes. I have tried to make piroshki but it didn’t come out how I wanted them. Thank you

I’m attempting to make seledka (in oil) like they have at the stores. Am I setting myself up for failure? Any successful stories, recipes and tips appreciated!

Where would be the best place to order Vobla? Any brand recs?

And any tips (beyond pairing with fresh beer) of how to eat it!

I have been looking for this cheese for years! I used to buy it from the Russian grocery store in San Francisco. It came in a skinny, tall, jar with a red top and it was a tangy, rich, spreadable cheese. I believe there was also some Arabic writing on the label. Please help!

Comment your suggestions below!

From borscht to shchi, and blini to pelmeni, and everything in-between. What would you like to cook this month? Main dishes, snacks, desserts, drinks, etc. Just suggest something below, and the comment with the most upvotes in 3 days will be the dish we cook this month.

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When?

Anytime in the month of January.

Do you have to participate?

No. Period. Post whatever you want, whenever you want. I just ask you all to please upvote the dishes our community members share.

Unfortunately I’ll be traveling on actual NYE 😭 so I made the traditional feast yesterday to enjoy with my family!

One of my Russian friends who hasn’t been back to Russia in decades mentioned how much he misses Olivier salad. I’m inviting him over for dinner next week and plan to surprise him by making an Olivier salad, but what other Russian dishes could I make that pair well with an Olivier salad that would make it a full meal?

I’ve heard its much different then in American/ that it’s a concentrated mixture that you dilute to personal preference?

What flavors should I get? Can I do it without the samovar?

Hey guys,

First off, thank you guys for the advice for the Zifir. I made round two and they came out a lot better. However, they're still coming out liquidy. I actually ended up adding more egg (two egg whites), beating it longer and putting a 7mg of agar instead of 4. Would appreciate anymore direction.