Russian dumplings & more

The 'babushkas' (grandmothers) of Europe's far northern climes have long been famous for their home-cooking of pies and dumplings which some say arrived in Russia with soldiers returning from invasions elsewhere.

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Russian dumplings & more - 17 Jan 2010

The 'babushkas' (grandmothers) of Europe's far northern climes have long been famous for their home-cooking of sustaining, comforting dumplings, and more. read more...

Russian dairy products - 17 Jan 2010

Tvorog is a Russian cream cheese that makes a sweet alternative to mascarpone, but thicker. And to expand your dairy knowledge, look for ryazhanka and prostokvasha. read more...

Russian Gourmet - 14 Jan 2010

Four years ago, Russian Gourmet set up just off the Rockville Pike on Nicholson Lane, behind the Exxon station and in front of Barry's Magic. Perhaps Barry waved a wand in the little market's direction. Because now there are five of them. read more...

Nosh Notes: Domku Bar and Cafe - 8 Jan 2010

Fed up with diners serving burgers and steaks and hot dawgs? Looking for a change? (This recommendation is not strictly a market - though if you got your food to go it would qualify - but a suggestion for winter warming food.) Visit Kera Carpenter and she'll introduce you to a neighborhood not known for restaurants as well as an unfamiliar cuisine: Eastern European food, in...Petworth! She's the owner chef of Domku Bar and Cafe. read more...

Polish Delis in NJ - 1 Jul 2009

The Kielbasa Factory in Rockville MD is the area's only serious market (correct me if I'm wrong) for Polish specialties. But there's a huge Polish community in New Jersey. So, since this is a time of year when we pile into our cars for beaches north and south, here are some sources you might be driving by with your lilos and towels. Or you could order by phone... read more...

The Kielbasa Factory - one of my favorite markets - 27 Mar 2008

The Kielbasa Factory is a fine replacement for the much missed Polonetz Gourmet. And despite its name it sells good Polish doughnuts, a denser version of the ones we're familiar with. Krystyna Ahrens opened the deli just after Thanksgiving in 2007. Now the place is packed. read more...

European Delight - one of my favorite markets - 21 Mar 2008

There's been a name change, along with a change in management, at European Bazaar, the source for Russian produce on the Rockville Pike. It's now called European Delight. Nothing else has changed - if anything, there's more. The choice of charcuterie in the meat counter is remarkable, from head cheese to a huge range of salamis, keilbasa, moskovskaya and other sausages. And the selection of smoked and dried fish is also good, with different smoked salmons, sturgeon, smelts, selyodka and whitefish prominent. read more...

Saltenas, empanadas & South American eateries - 27 Nov 2007

It seems every country in the world has its portable, pastry-wrapped snack, from England's Cornish Pasty to Jamaica's patties, with tiropitakia from Greece, Indian samosas, Russian pierogi, and pork shui mai buns from China in between. read more...

Far North ingredients on line - 26 Nov 2007

Far North region ingredients to buy on-line. read more...

Russian markets - 23 Nov 2007

Russian and East European markets around Washington abound. read more...

Fish - smoked, cured & pickled - 22 Nov 2007

Washington isn't short on sources for the cured, smoked and pickled fish popular in Europe's colder countries. read more...

Bosnian specialties - 15 Nov 2007

Bosnia is not a part of the world whose foods are familiar to most. But there are a few markets and places to eat in the area selling their specialties. read more...