Why Can’t Russian Women Cook?
Why Can’t Russian Women Cook?
Russians are busy people and the tough economic climate affords them little time to indulge the culinary arts. Even Russian restaurants are invariably closed at lunchtime, since the important daily business of changing money or selling stolen cars must take precedence.
Throughout history, Russian cuisine has evolved through similar time constraints. The most famous Russian national dish, ‘Steak Tatar’, isn’t cooked at all. The Russian national drink of ‘Kefir’ is simply milk left to go off. While other foodstuffs are hurriedly wrapped in pastry and dropped in boiling water.
It is only on national holidays, such as May 1 or Victory Day, that Russians really celebrate eating, when they go to the woods or the riverbank to barbecue fresh fish or shaslik. Here they improvise fires from low-grade diesel or old Mercedes car tyres, which gives the food a unique Russian flavour.
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[...] The first thing you notice in Uzbekistan is that the men do the cooking. After Russia, where the girls either can’t cook or won’t cook, it’s a welcome sign. [...]
I’m not so sure about that. I was married to a Causcasin who was a decent cook. The food I had in Nalchik was high quality, pure (not genetically altered)and delicious. Georgian cuisine tastes somewhat Mediterranean and is absolutely fabulous. Even simple foods like bread and cheese were superior to anything I’ve ever tasted here.
C’mon let’s be honest. U.S. food is of poor quality, expensive and downright dangerous to your health. We’re known around the world for cheeseburgers, french fries and possibly Wonder Bread, so use caution when becoming a food critic.
The first proper meal I ever had in Russia was indeed at the dacha. It was superb Pork Shashlik and the accompanying salad was collected from around the garden by the ladies present. I doubt Gordon Ramsay could have whipped up better.
Nobody was burning old tyres. That did give me a chuckle though.
Most of russian girls can cook.
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Now, that’s the most untrue article I’ve seen so far on this website. Who is the author? Obviously not Russian. I must say since I was a little girl my Mom and Grandmom were making the most delicious traditional Russian meals for the whole family. All of my friend’s parents have always been preparing meals also. It’s a matter of time for a Russian woman to start cooking. I prepare meals for my American BF and I wanna do it cause I love him so much. He always devours it and takes it to work. His favorite is a Russian vegetable-beef soup with barley. His friend recently told me that when he brings it to work and puts it in microwave all his colleagues are jealous cause it smells really good and it’s so hearty. That was the honest truth. It’s a part of the culture for a Russian woman to cook.
Just wondering whatta heck is a “Steak Tatar”? I’m Russian who’s 24 and never once in my life have I heard of that. And if anything Cranberry juice is the most traditional non-alcoholic drink in Russia. Our food is delicious and healthy, there’s not much of the fried stuff. Mostly baked and with love
U.S. food is of poor quality, expensive and downright dangerous to your health. We’re known around the world for cheeseburgers, french fries and possibly Wonder Bread, so use caution when becoming a food critic.
what is a “Steak Tatar”?
Anastasia,
Plnostyu soglashus s toboi. Russian women know how to cook. My mother though not ‘Russian’ but a Soviet born woman knows how to cook :).. I miss Russian cakes, they were exceptional!