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Medovik, or Russian honey cake. It's like a graham cracker and a cheesecake had a baby - just the right amount of sweetness from the burnt honey and a subtle tang from the sour cream. There are a million different ways to make this cake, and not a single one of them is short or simple. But I like to think mine is pretty close. ;) No need for a double broiler and slaving hours over the stove, but you still wind up with a delicious and wow-worthy ... Read the Post...
Christmastime in Georgia is truly something magical. Tbilisi's streets are decked out in twinkling lights. There are holiday markets on just about every corner and chichilakis, spruce, and the unmistakable air of holiday cheer take over the capital. Being a deeply religious nation, Christmas goes far beyond the realms of mulled wine, gift exchanges, and the mistletoe for many Georgians. It's a time when families gather for supra, take to the ... Read the Post...
Oh, ostri. You chunky, spicy, hearty thing, you. From kharcho to lobio to chkhirtma to ajapsandali and back again, Georgia knows a thing or two when it comes to soups and stews. And ostri is king. While not found in the same popularity as those mentioned above, it's easily in my top five favorite Georgian dishes. This ostri recipe especially perfect this time of year when it's freezing cold out. Tbilisi has already had snow twice, and we are ... Read the Post...
Gamarjoba! Earlier this Summer amid all the craziness that is 2020, I was invited along on a sponsored trip by Karavanly to help promote my favourite place in the entire world - Georgia. June, July and August were sort of the sweet spot for Georgia during the pandemic. By that time, we hadn't had any huge qualms with the virus compared to our European and Asian neighbours. Late September and early October on have seen a massive uptick in cases ... Read the Post...
