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Dog photo shoot!
Two budding young Soviet photographers at work in their studio (a Moscow apartment bedroom), USSR March, 1958
Michael Laxer
Mar 8, 20231 min read


Taco casserole
Today we are going to take a look at a taco casserole with layers of cheese, corn and nacho chips, sour cream and a ground beef mixture...
Michael Laxer
Feb 26, 20231 min read


Tandoori Style Clay Baker Chicken
Today we are going to look at a way to make chicken with Tandoori style seasoning using the clay baker. With a simple technique this...
Michael Laxer
Feb 8, 20232 min read


Lenin Stained Glass Window, Oakland, California, 1970
Lenin Stained Glass Window, Oakland, California, 1970 The stained glass window that American economist Stanton R. Smith had commissioned...
Michael Laxer
Jan 20, 20231 min read


Lamb Keema with Onions
Keema is an Indian style ground meat dish that is generally made with lamb. While there are a number of variations of it, this is my...
Michael Laxer
Dec 21, 20221 min read


Bread and Garlic Soup
Today we are going to make a soup that is absolutely perfect for the season and that is inspired by similar soups made in Spain, Portugal...
Michael Laxer
Dec 15, 20222 min read


Spicy Sausage and Bok Choy Stir Fry
Today we are taking a look at a spicy dish that mixes sausage and bok choy and is very easy to make. To begin you want to make the sauce...
Michael Laxer
Dec 4, 20222 min read


Beef Barley Soup w. Kale, Parsley & Carrots
By Natalie A hearty soup is perfect on a cold or rainy fall day and Beef Barley Soup is a classic. This is my take on it with kale,...
Michael Laxer
Dec 1, 20222 min read


The Professions -- Soviet Socialist Realist art for youth
Published in Moscow in 1983 this folder of Soviet socialist realist art was actually aimed at children. It was a portfolio of works by...
Michael Laxer
Oct 27, 20221 min read


Mediterranean style ground beef with spinach and feta
Today we are going to take a look at recipe that combines ground beef, spinach, green pepper, tomato, seasonings and spices and feta...
Michael Laxer
Oct 26, 20222 min read


Smashed Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
Today we are going to take a look at a terrific side dish or gameday/party snack, smashed parmesan Brussels sprouts. These are very easy...
Michael Laxer
Oct 24, 20221 min read


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...
Michael Laxer
Sep 22, 20221 min read


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 18, 20221 min read


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 17, 20224 min read


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 16, 20221 min read


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 11, 20222 min read


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
Aug 4, 20222 min read


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 21, 20221 min read


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 6, 20221 min read


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
Jul 1, 20222 min read
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