About this Product
Written by mother-daughter team Ellen and Yana, More Than Borsch is a cookbook (and more!) which explores the true nature of Russian and Ukrainian culture through classic recipes, culinary history, foodie literature and enlightening tidbits, satiating both the stomach and the brain.
• Over 100 classic recipes for soups, salads, entrees, desserts, and drinks
• Food-centric Slavic poetry and literature, from beloved folk tales to contemporary authors
• A concise, approachable, yet thorough history of both the countries and the cuisine
• Plenty of rich, full-color reproductions of famous paintings, illustrators, and photos of monuments to food. There are even a couple of our own illustrations in there
Kurochka Gifts
Meet the Maker
Kurochka was started by mother-daughter team Ellen and Yana, two Former Soviet Union imports to Brooklyn. We make small batches of unique gifts for the mind, heart, and home with designs inspired by Russian & Ukrainian folklore, fairy tales, culture and food.