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Foods of Eastern Europe - Dining Out and Eastern European Foods

Beer in Russia

Beer in Russia - Russian Beer

What is a Zakuska?

What is a Zakuska? Meaning of the Word Zakuska

What is Samogon?

What is Samogon? Meaning of the Word Samogon

Russian Vodka

Vodka is the Russian alcoholic beverage of choice. As a traveler to Russia, you may be stunned by the varieties of Russian vodka available, be pressed to drink vodka as a guest in a Russian home, and otherwise be confronted with vodka as a Russian cultural phenomenon as it appears in jokes, songs, and literature. What should you know about Russian vodka before you travel?

Eat On a Budget in Poland

It's easy to eat on a budget in Poland. The national cuisine is hearty and ubiquitous, and you can eat your fill without emptying your wallet. Here's how to eat (well) on a budget in Poland.

How to Clean Stains from Your Lomonosov Porcelain

Use this quick and easy method to safely clean stains from your Lomonosov porcelain tea sets and dishware.

Traditional Eastern European Foods - Foods of Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe is proud of its traditional foods. Eastern European cuisine is rich and hearty, and each Eastern European countries have national dishes for travelers to enjoy. Eastern European traditional foods are one of the best parts of travel to Eastern Europe!

Bulgarian Traditional Foods

Bulgarian Traditional Foods - Discover the Traditional Foods of Bulgaria

All About Pierogi from Eastern European Food

About.com's Guide to Eastern European Food explains pierogi (and how to make them).

Romanian Traditional Foods - Traditional Food of Romania

Romanian Traditional Foods - Discover the Traditional Foods of Romania

Shopska Salata

You'll often encounter shopska salata on menus at Eastern European restaurants. Here's the recipe for this salad of tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and parsley from the Guide to Eastern European Food.

Dangers of Bootleg Vodka and How to Avoid them in Russia

Tips for Avoiding Moonshine, Bootleg, or Contaminated Vodka in Russia - Bootleg Vodka in Russia can kill you. Learn how to avoid drinking moonshine on your next trip to Russia.

Eastern European Cookbooks - Cookbooks for Eastern European Cuisine

Eastern European Cookbooks - Cookbooks for Eastern European Cuisine, Recipes, and Traditional Dishes

Survival Guide Tips for Vegetarian Travel to East Europe

Travel to Eastern Europe can be trying as a vegetarian, when so many favorite traditional foods are made with meat and other animal products. Don't go hungry in Eastern Europe if you're a vegetarian - follow the survival guide.

Polish Traditional Foods

Polish Traditional Foods - Discover Polish Traditional Foods

Summer Produce of Eastern Europe

Find the best fruits and vegetables from independent vendors in Eastern Europe.

Dining Out in Eastern Europe

Dining Out in Eastern Europe - Foods of Eastern Europe

Russian Traditional Foods

Russian Traditional Foods - Traditional Foods of Russia

Types of Restaurants in Hungary

Outlines different types of restaurants visitors will encounter when dining out in Hungary

Dining Out in Budapest

A few tips to get you started when eating out in Hungary's capital

Maslenitsa: Russian Pancake Week

The ancient tradition of Maslenitsa lives on with the Moscow Maslenitsa festival.

Czech Cookbooks

Czech Cookbooks - Cookbooks featuring Czech recipes and Czech cuisine

Hungarian Cookbooks

10 Hungarian Cookbooks - Cookbooks containing Hungarian recipes

Polish Cookbooks

10 Polish Cookbooks - Cookbooks featuring Polish cuisine and recipes

10 Russian Cookbooks

10 Russian Cookbooks - Cookbooks featuring traditional Russian recipes

Balkan and Bulgarian Cookbooks

Balkan and Bulgarian Cookbooks - Cookbooks with Recipes from Bulgaria and the Balkans - Serbian cookbooks, Croatian cookbooks, Albanian Cookbooks

Ukrainian Cookbooks

Ukrainian Cookbooks - Cookbooks containing Ukrainian recipes
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