Taste of Russia
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Life at a Russian spa: Stinky water, mud wraps, and fried rat - Taste of Russia Ep.13
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A Caucasian adventure: Grilled sheep’s liver & local cheese in mountain paradise - Taste of Russia Ep.14
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Patriot: Playing soldier and making appetisers for ‘real men’ - Taste of Russia Ep.15
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Is this a yolk? Ostrich omelettes & peculiar pastries - Taste of Russia Ep. 16
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St. Pete from above & below: A gastronomic odyssey through Russia’s literary haunts - Taste of Russia Ep. 17
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It’s Fish Day: Preparing native Russian fish on the shore of Lake Ladoga - Taste of Russia Ep. 18
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Survival Skills and Mushroom Saute Russian style - Taste of Russia Ep. 19
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Farm life ain’t for everyone - Taste of Russia Ep. 20
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Russia’s Dagestan: From khinkal in the Caucasus Mountains to fish from the Caspian Sea - Taste of Russia Ep. 21
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Flat blades & flatbread in Kabachi: The town that armed the ancient world - Taste of Russia Ep. 22
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A Hot Orange Bath for Donald Duck - Taste of Russia Ep. 23
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Arctic Challenge: Reindeer Fillets in Mushroom Sauce vs Vinaigrette Salad with Herring - Taste of Russia Ep. 24
Flat blades & flatbread in Kabachi: The town that armed the ancient world - Taste of Russia Ep. 22
Our ‘gastronauts’ continue exploring Russia’s Republic of Dagestan and a town whose name literally means ‘chainmail’ – Kabachi. In ancient times, this place nestled in the Caucasus Mountains was heralded for forging some of the finest steel weapons and armour in the world. Alexander the Great’s helmet is rumoured to have been made here! In modern times, Kabachi is still famous for its quality knives, as well as jewellery and silverware.
After checking out the town’s spectacular ancient sites and scenery, Oscar and Glen visit a local swordsmith and find out what it takes to make a hand struck blade that can hold an edge and split a hair. Then, at the home of a local silversmith, they try their hands at making a special Dagestani flatbread called chudu. At the end of the day, they sit down for a Dagestani feast, which includes, of course, shish kebabs – the king of dishes in the southern Caucasus.
