Some 3,000 guests were invited to the opening

May 21, 2017,21:01 PM
 


and the Soviet leaders demanded something special. Beef was a rare thing in Soviet Union and they did not have the logistics for fresh fish. But chicken was plentiful and it was always served in all Soviet restaurants.

I used to travel to Soviet Union because of business some 25 times every year for more than 10 years. That was not my favourite thing to do even the night life was exciting.

Best, Kari

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Chicken?

 
 By: nomadgiles : May 21st, 2017-12:16
Did someone say Chicken? Roasted with a rice, herb and garlic stuffing, olive oil zatar and sumac - not for you Mr Dog! ...  

Ok - I'll wait then

 
 By: nomadgiles : May 21st, 2017-12:36
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;-) Too cute! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : May 21st, 2017-12:38

Oh yeh... dogs and good food

 
 By: cshimokita : May 21st, 2017-15:51
you got a couple of my favorites there... Does "Mr. Dog" have a name?

My daughter named him officially - it's:

 
 By: nomadgiles : May 21st, 2017-16:10
'Cuddles' but I prefer: 'Mr Fluffy Ass' ;-)

Chicken Kiev?

 
 By: dr.kol : May 21st, 2017-14:06
The only Soviet dish which made history. It was created for the opening of Hotel Ukraine in 1953 - one of the monuments of Stalin. Your dog has good taste. Best, Kari

I didn't know about the history of Chicken Kiev

 
 By: nomadgiles : May 21st, 2017-16:16
however this was a 'Persian' recipe from the Caspian Sea area with a bit of Arabic seasoning on top. My weekends at home are all about the 4 F's: Family, Friends & Fine Food

Some 3,000 guests were invited to the opening

 
 By: dr.kol : May 21st, 2017-21:01
and the Soviet leaders demanded something special. Beef was a rare thing in Soviet Union and they did not have the logistics for fresh fish. But chicken was plentiful and it was always served in all Soviet restaurants. I used to travel to Soviet Union bec... 

Thank you Kari

 
 By: nomadgiles : May 22nd, 2017-04:20
Ps - loved the pictures of your new rural abode! All the best Giles