Category Archives: Life

Russian Ballets: The Nutcracker

Posted on January 28, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, I suppose that “The Nutcracker” is one of the most famous Russian ballets in the world & you have heard of it or even watch it at least once. So I will only share some curious facts about … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles I

Posted on January 24, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, I remind you that this year is a year of traditional Russian riddles. They are rather allegoric so I will leave you a certain hint every time. Use your imagination & intuition. Good luck! Hint: The first riddle … Continue reading →

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Soviet Cuisine. Light Appetizers. Canapés.

Posted on January 20, 2022 by kethuprofumo

To be honest, Esteemed Readers, it makes me smile to translate this kind of appetizer as “a canapè”, but to say “a toast” sounds even worse. Let’s consider that it is a canapè of the Russian size😁 with a big … Continue reading →

Posted in antipasto, appetizers, Art, celebration, Christmas, cuisine, culture, Food, fun, History, Life, Lifestyle, Natale, news, Society, Sociology, Uncategorized | Tagged antipasti, appetizers, art, arte, canapé, cibo, cultura, culture, history, life, lifestyle, modern world, Russian cuisine, Russian culture, Russian food, Russian New Year, Russian traditions, società, society, Soviet cuisine, Soviet traditions, world | 8 Comments

Soviet Cuisine. Light Appetizers: Stuffed Eggs

Posted on January 18, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, I suppose that stuffed eggs is a classical international appetizer popular anywhere. In the Soviet Union they were an essential part of the festive table. Here is the Soviet view how they were made. I provide you with … Continue reading →

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Concerning the Soviet New Year

Posted on January 17, 2022 by kethuprofumo

The Soviet, later Russian, New Year is a very unique phenomenon appeared as a symbiosis of our antique tradition of rich zast’olje (long Russian feasts with rich foods lasted for several days) & restrictions of the Soviet epoch when most … Continue reading →

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Sergio Cammariere: Storia di Un Tale

Posted on January 12, 2022 by kethuprofumo

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Sergio Cammariere: Raffinatezza, Piano & Italian Bossa Nova

Posted on January 12, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Some years ago I have already made a little post about Sergio Cammariere (1960) & his resemblance to Cyrano de Bergerac. In fact, he even knows about it & develops a sort of a musical phantasmagorical allegory based on it. … Continue reading →

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Voyage de Siam par l’Abbé de Choisy 1685-1686 XI

Posted on January 9, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, we go on our voyage to the Tropic of Capricorn. Soon appetizers, fresh salads & best fishes are served! Enjoy yourselves! 😉🍤 Aboard the Oiseau, 3 May 1685 “…A little Zephyr is coming from the West. It … Continue reading →

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Orthodox Christmas: Theophany

Posted on January 6, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, as you know we celebrate the Orthodox Christmas on the 7th of January. Our Christmas festivities include the day of Theophany celebrated on the 19th of January. Theophany is different from the Catholic Epiphany as it stresses the … Continue reading →

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Eternamenta News 2022

Posted on January 2, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, 2022 has finally begun, so some blog changes are always welcome. This year will be dedicated to the French Baroque painting, the Russian ballet & the Italian style Bossa Nova by Sergio Cammariere. The Riddle section will change … Continue reading →