About: Olya Sandstrom

Italian Easter bread and in Ukraine we do a bread similar to this, it’s called ‘kalach’, they are usually baked for Christmas (we celebrated yesterday) or weddings, so the Italian Easter bread tastes and looks similar to the bread my grandmother and mother used to make, but I love how simple the ingredients are for this recipe and very...

Made Vietnamese soup, Chicken Pho,  which is a perfect dish in this chilly days! (more…)...

Yep, I made them again :) You can find the recipe here ! (more…)...

I made Pear tart with chocolate cream today again. We love this tart so much! Here is the recipe. (more…)...

We made pork chops, carrots and Romesco sauce! It was our first time when we used sous vide and I can tell it works so good! The pork chops was the best I ever had, so tender and juicy! I think we find a new toy for the winter!! (more…)...

Marinated fried bell peppers with herbs   (more…)...

Winter in Minnesota (more…)...

Italian meatballs with homemade tomato sauce, wild mushroom risotto and crostini with mix of goat cheese and whipped cream cheese, tomatoes with shallots, garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar and fresh basil on top. (more…)...

Homemade tortillas, pork, dry-roasted tomatoes with chiles, onion and garlic sauce and cheese, so delicioso! (more…)...

Winter is here! (more…)...