Over the past year, there have been too many losses. But those we hold dear will always stay with us, even when we cook their favorite dishes. This was Eyal’s favorite dessert, and we will remember him too.

bread

The very first challah from Olya Shtalberg

It was Olya’s very first challah, and since then, this recipe has never failed her.

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sweets

Kartoshka (“Potato” chocolate sponge cake)

I can't call myself a fan of Soviet cuisine, nor do I feel any nostalgia for it—there's no Olivier salad, meat jello (kholodets), or herring "shuba" in our home. But some Soviet pastries?