Innovations in Russians's Eating Style

A Russian dining table used to be filled with a variance of interestingly rich fares, but due to the recent economic difficulties felt countrywide, those rich dishes are being replaced by simpler, cheaper alternatives. Also, the used-to-be generous Russians oftentimes turn down guests lately as part of their austerity measures since entertaining them and preparing food for them would mean added costs. But back to its glory days, a Russian dinner table is an sensational meeting place where friends and associates bond over extravagant meals.

A customary meal in Russia, which is eaten thrice a day, mainly starts with cold treats like ham, salami, smoked fish, pickled mushrooms, spring onions, and caviars as appetizers, then with either a beetroot or cabbage soup. The main course is mainly made up of either a fish or a meat dish served with potatoes while the dessert is mostly stewed fruits or pancakes with lots of jams and creams. Bread is a staple in every Russian banquet as with the black tea, which is made on hand all throughout the day with an urn called Samovar. Aside from tea, vodka is another prominent Russian drink as well as the local Kvas, which tastes resembling beer but is absolutely non-alcoholic and actually made of dark bread.