Georgian Shashlyk: Skewered Lamb, a Taste of the Caucasus The memory is etched in my mind: the smoky aroma of grilling lamb mingling with the sweet scent of ripening plums in my grandmother’s orchard. Summer evenings in her garden meant one thing: Shashlyk. My cousins and I would eagerly await as my grandfather, a man … Read more
Chicken Pulao: A Culinary Journey to Remember I can almost smell it now, the fragrant steam rising from a pot of pulao, a dish that instantly transports me back to my grandmother’s kitchen. She always made it on special occasions, the aroma of simmering spices and tender chicken filling the house with warmth and anticipation. … Read more
The Authentic Sizzle: Mastering True Caucasian Shashlik The first time I tasted true shashlik, I was a culinary student backpacking through Russia. It wasn’t in a fancy restaurant, but from a street vendor in a bustling market in Krasnodar. The smoky aroma, the sizzle of lamb fat hitting the coals, and the burst of flavor … Read more