Thread: What to cook to win a man’s heart?

Originally Posted by gRomoZeka

It's Ukrainian vodka ("gorylka").
Site in English: http://khortytsa.com/1/en

Thank you... and to be a complete nag....

Can anyone tell me why this one is more special than other ones???

BTW.. you would never guess that my grandfather owned several liquor stores, would you??? I can't tell one type of spirit from another. Except of course the dead ones.

Originally Posted by Rtyom

As for me, pea soup is what I could give my soul for.

Rtyom,

I found this recipe online for Russian Yellow Pea Soup (Gorohoviy sup).
http://russian-cookbook.com/2008/08/...gorohoviy-sup/

Was this the type? Because I am used to "green" not "yellow" peas.

Thanks,
Rockzmom.

Oh, this can be different with some ingredients, but, yes, it’s “yellow”. And looks yummy.

Originally Posted by rockzmom

Because I am used to "green" not "yellow" peas.

It's yellow because it's dried.

Originally Posted by rockzmom

Originally Posted by gRomoZeka

It's Ukrainian vodka ("gorylka").
Site in English: http://khortytsa.com/1/en

Thank you... and to be a complete nag....

Can anyone tell me why this one is more special than other ones???

It's just personal preference. All vodkas taste slightly different and there are cheap brands and premium brands, just like with anything else. I prefer Russian Standard Platinum or Grey Goose myself.

Originally Posted by Оля

It's yellow because it's dried.

Here we have green split dried peas.

We may have yellow as well for all I know. I am not a big split pea person. I might be after I make this

I'll have to let you both know how it turns out or maybe I should send the recipe to my dad and ask HIM to make it and see if he likes it as he is the pea soup fan in the family!!

Originally Posted by scotcher

All vodkas taste slightly different

Really? I never noticed.

I haven't even noticed any difference between vodka and samogon.

Originally Posted by Оля

Originally Posted by scotcher

All vodkas taste slightly different

Really? I never noticed.
I haven't even noticed any difference between vodka and samogon.

Ну, ты даёшь! По запаху не можешь различить?
Когда-то была высококачественная пшеничная водка, мягкая, как хороший коньяк.

Originally Posted by Lampada

Ну, ты даёшь! По запаху не можешь различить?

Хм... Ну, честно говоря, я плохо помню, давно это было. Но вообще-то вроде бы я ни то, ни другое особо не нюхала.

А коньяк я терпеть не могу. То есть, не могла. Потому что уже давно не пью.

Hmmmm. My husband is coming home next week ( we've been apart for 3 months) and I am planning a dinner of boiled potatoes, cutleti, cabbage salad, fresh homemade bread, marinated mushrooms and maybe homemade salt pickles. I'll of course have a bottle of Russian vodka in the freezer!

Originally Posted by JB

and maybe homemade salt pickles

Ah yummie! It is a shame you can't buy them in stores which only carry marinated (i.e. made with vinegar) pickles. Small cucumbers pickled home-style, with herbs and black currant leaves, and with no vinegar, are heaven's delight.