The notebook has a burgundy velvet cover and a floral embellishment that was glued on by my grandfather. The recipes have taken on a new meaning since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. As a child, I remember watching both my grandmothers stitching up the bumpy translucent chicken skin with a needle. The notebook also has modern recipes, from the Soviet era, beset with food shortages. But as I read between the lines of the little recipe book, I see survival tips and immense reserves of strength.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 04, 2022 08:14 UTC