Yelena Strokin

Molasses cookies are my longtime favorite. I have many memories of baking them for winter holidays. Taste of freshly baked and still warm molasses cookies dipped into a glass…

“Today we have gathered and we see that the cycles of life continue. We have been given the duty to live in balance and harmony with each other and…

I had some lovely time with my dear friends and clients in Winter Park, Florida at the beginning of September. My photography exhibition was taking place at AXIOM gallery…

As the weather turns colder and fall steps in, “cold weather soups” are an indispensable part of the menu. I would like to share with you one of my…

My kids love waffles – making them in a cast iron waffle-maker on the stove is a very unique experience. Waffles come out very crispy outside and nice and soft inside…

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Think coffee is just a beverage? If so, you are missing out on the wide array of unique dishes you can create using coffee. From breakfast all the way…

The Mediterranean diet is considered to be one of the world’s healthiest. Ingredients like olives, dates, whole grains and fresh vegetables are flavorful, nutritious, and satisfying. Seniors need a…

“Purple Spring” Still Life by Yelena Strokin 2016   My dear readers, I am sorry to disappear on you like this but I have been very busy lately and…

My new Still live with flowers and butterflies – prints are available for sale! When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always…

I am delighted to inform you that Sweet potato chips image, in Food Bloggers category, has been shortlisted in the Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year 2016 and…

Although, today is not a Monday but I feel this post is very appropriate for Easter. It was my husband’s idea to make a post about this salad. He…

Earthy beets, rutabagas and slightly sweet carrots are a winning combination, especially when they are tossed with a citrus dressing with the bright flavors of orange and lemon juice.…

Barm Brack is a yeast bread with added raisins (I added dried apricots)  – it is sweeter that standard bread but not as rich as cake. Although, it is…

If you celebrate St. Patrick’s day here is a recipe you will not regret to cook. Tasty and absolutely stress free dish. Very few ingredients are needed and only…

“Maslenitsa” is a Russian carnival week originating from pre-Christian times. It was celebrated around spring solstice and was dedicated to the boy-Sun named Xors becoming a man-Sun named Yarilo.…

America’s love affair with the show about the lives and loves of family and servants in an aristocratic home across the pond is coming to an end as the…