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Pyrohy Christmas

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January 14th 2007
Of course, I missed one of my favourite dishes this Christmas and endeavoured to fill the void by making pyrohy for a small group of friends. The first big mistake was venturing out late the night before, leaving me more than a bit tired and weary on the big pyrohy-making day. I had bought all the ingredients the night before, including whipping cream for mushroom cream sauce and sour cream an ... read more

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more