On the occasion of the Olympics in Russia, NPR has published a piece on Russian food, in particular zakuski: “Drink Vodka, Eat Pickles, Repeat: Mastering The Zakuski Spread” by Deena Prichep (on the 15th). The illustration and its caption: Zakuski tables, like Slava and Luba Frumkin’s, are known for their largesse. This spread includes smoked salmon … Continue reading Zakuski