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Happy New Year

We are getting ready to visit friends and celebrate the New Year here in Krasnodar. The neighbor’s music has been cranked-up and the fireworks have started throughout town (everyone lights their own). 2 hours before the new decade begins. Thanks for reading this blog and I look forward to communicating with you guys in 2010.
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Christmas Pudding, Russian Style

This recipe comes from my friend, Bryan Marshall, a Brit who is now happily retired and living in Krasnodar. Bryan had us all over for Christmas dinner and baked an authentic English Christmas pudding with a bit of a Russian twist for desert. Here’s Bryan’s “secret” recipe for Christmas Pudding:
Ingredients:

1 cup of water
1 tsp baking soda
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