Michael Laxer
A Spicy Touch -- Vintage Cookbook TBT
w. Moong Bean Soup, Mango Pickle, Coriander Chutney, Okra Curry, Stuffed Eggplants and more. Vintage Cookbook: A Spicy Touch, Noorbanu...
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Michael Laxer
- Aug 18
- 1 min
Fish and How to Cook It -- Vintage Cookbook TBT
w. the "Spencer Method", Cioppino, Fish Cakes, Clam Chowder, Lobster Bisque, Mystery Sardine Sandwiches and more. Vintage Cookbook: Fish...
Michael Laxer
- Aug 17
- 4 min
Soviet Sochi 1962-1978: Built by and for the people
Today we are going to take a look at the Soviet Black Sea resort city of Sochi with photos and information from 1962, 1972 and 1978. With...
Michael Laxer
- Aug 16
- 1 min
Smoked Salmon and Spaghetti with Capers
Delicious and really easy to make, today's recipe looks at a terrific way to use smoked salmon. This dish works best with spaghetti,...
Michael Laxer
- Aug 11
- 2 min
Spicy Mint Chutney w. BBQ Lamb Chops
With Natalie Today we are going to take a look at how to make a fiery, flavourful mint chutney. While you can use this as a condiment on...
Michael Laxer
- Aug 4
- 2 min
Basa Fillets in Spicy Tomato Sauce
Basa is mild and inexpensive Asian catfish that works with a wide array of sauces and flavours. It has become widely available in grocery...
Michael Laxer
- Jul 21
- 1 min
Italian Casserole Cooking -- Vintage Cookbook TBT
w. Oxtail Ragout, Mama Mia Chicken, Pork Chops w. Vermouth, Sardines w. Fennel, Parmesan Artichokes and more. Vintage Cookbook: Italian...
Michael Laxer
- Jul 6
- 1 min
Happy Birthday to the great Frida Kahlo, b. July 6, 1907
Kahlo in 1933 Self-portrait Frida Kahlo's plaster body cast, self-painted 1950 Kahlo had to wear body casts after a horrific bus accident...
Michael Laxer
- Jul 1
- 2 min
BBQ Grilled Yellow Hot Peppers with Prosciutto & Cream Cheese
Today we will be looking at a terrific BBQ side -- grilled stuffed Yellow Hot Peppers. While larger size jalapeños can also be used,...
Michael Laxer
- Jun 16
- 1 min
1932's Aunt Kate's Household Annual -- Vintage Cookbook TBT
w. Beefsteak Pie, Chicken Rissoles, Canadian Ginger Cake, Cherry Cake, Banana Cream Sandwiches and more. Vintage Cookbook: Aunt Kate's...
Michael Laxer
- Jun 2
- 1 min
Grand Canyon Cookbook -- Vintage Cookbook TBT
w. Arizona Sangria, Breakfast Fry Bread Taco, Spicy Spinach Salad, Grand Canyon Chili, Green Chile Enchiladas and more. Vintage Cookbook:...
Michael Laxer
- May 20
- 4 min
12 works by Soviet artist Aleksandr Deineka, b. May 20, 1899
One of the Soviet Union's greatest socialist realist artists, Aleksandr Deineka (sometimes translated as Deyneka) was born in Kursk, May...
Michael Laxer
- May 19
- 2 min
Spicy BBQ short rib marinade
Today we are going to take a look at a terrific beef short rib marinade for the charcoal BBQ that is salty and spicy with a hint sweet....
Michael Laxer
- Apr 5
- 1 min
Whole Grain Oobleck and Eggs
By Natalie This fun vegetarian dish combines a cabbage salad with "Oobleck" and poached eggs. Cabbage Salad Ingredients: 1/2 Napa cabbage...
Michael Laxer
- Apr 3
- 1 min
Seasoned lemon beef
Today we are going to take a look at making a very easy dish that uses relatively inexpensive beef but that comes out fork tender and...
Michael Laxer
- Mar 8
- 3 min
Six pieces of contemporary Soviet art, 1956-1970
In March, 1976 Soviet Life magazine published this look at six artworks from Soviet artists of the period 1956-1970. While they have...
Michael Laxer
- Mar 5
- 1 min
Visiting the Carpathian Mountains region of Soviet Ukraine, 1973
This postcard packet was produced in the USSR in 1973 and featured views of cities, attractions, natural settings, etc. of the western...
Michael Laxer
- Mar 5
- 2 min
Crispy Battered Fish Bites -- Spicy & Delicious
Today we are going to take a look at making a fun and tasty treat: Deep fried battered spicy fish bites. For our fish we are using the...
Michael Laxer
- Feb 17
- 3 min
Soviet Armenian Dishes, 1971 -- Vintage Cookbook TBT
w. Shashlyk (Lamb Skewers), Sputnik Croquettes, Beef Filet & Bozbash Echmiadzinsky (Lamb Soup) An Armenian hors d'oeuvres platter This...
Michael Laxer
- Feb 16
- 1 min
Prosciutto, pesto & provolone wrap with ricotta & arugula
This amazing, fun and easy recipe makes air fired cheese your "bread" in a wrap that you can do any number of variations on. Here we used...