Yelena Strokin

I always think of challah as Eastern European brioche. It’s a wonderful golden egg-and-butter bread with a texture only slightly tighter then brioche. Braided challah was very popular at…

This is a hearty soup that captures the flavor of the Chicken of the woods. It goes best with a full-bodied Zinfandel for a midday lunch!…

The crunchiness and superb simplicity of roasted Brussel sprouts are underrated. They are a delicacy. Combine this humble vegetable with ancient quinoa and wait for those flavors to merge…

This recipe is perfectly sweet, filled with oats, crunchy nuts, flax seeds, fresh berries, and fragrant vanilla, and delicious served cold on a next day. A healthy make-ahead breakfast…

Importance of the soup stock: The most delicious soups are those that begin with a stock. Not only is flavor enhanced but the broth takes on added nutritional value.…

“The moment arrives at a different time for everyone, but at some point in February, those of us who live in cold-weather climates find that the novelty of winter…

A valuable source of fiber and nutrients, grains have long been a vital part of man’s diet. They have been ground into flour for baking since ancient times, and…

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…

If you love beets as much as I do that this recipe is definitely for you. It’s a healthy Paleo + Vegan breakfast or snack, made with only a…

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…