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STARTER:    Gravlax sandwich

This sandwich is simple yet full of rich flavors!

 Appetizers

SOUP:    Cold Beet Soup (Kholodnik)

"Only the pure in heart can make a good soup." - Ludwig van Beethove

 Soups

SALAD:    Napa cabbage and crab meat salad

"Napa cabbage, with its delicate, crinkled leaves and subtle sweetness, adds a delightful crunch and flavor to any dish."

 Salads

MAIN COURSE:    Potato Pancakes with Ground Meat (Draniki with Ground Meat)

Draniki with meat — those golden, crispy potato pancakes with a savory twist! This dish is a staple in Belarusian cuisine. Typically made from grated potatoes, onions, and eggs, draniki becomes even more delicious when filled with ground meat. The meat mixture often includes pork or beef, seasoned with salt, and pepper, creating a delightful blend of flavors and textures.The greens in the minced meat are optional. You can add any other greens you like or not add them at all.

 Breakfast     Entrees     Dinner     Grill

DESSERT:    Carmen

The Carmen Torte is a rich, dramatic cake—often layered with chocolate, cream, and bright fruit accents—named to reflect the passion and elegance of Bizet’s famous opera.

 Baking     Tortes

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   Lavender Syrup

Lavender syrup has long been made in Provence, France, where fields of fragrant lavender bloom every summer. This homemade version uses freshly harvested culinary lavender blossoms to create a delicate floral syrup that pairs beautifully with coffee, tea, lemonade, sparkling water, cocktails, and desserts. The flavor is subtle and elegant—never overpowering—when steeped for the proper amount of time.

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   Croissants

    Croissants, though famously French, actually trace their roots to Vienna, Austria! Their ancestor is the kipferl, a crescent-shaped pastry that dates back to at least the 13th century. Legend says Viennese bakers created it to celebrate the defeat of the Ottoman Turks — the crescent shape imitating the symbol on the Ottoman flag.

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