I highly recommend the following article on the history of borshch from the Saturday Guardian Magazine (15/03/08). Food as a study of culture and politics is always juicy reading material. Who knew there was so much pride behind borshch?
The Story of Borshch: It's just a bowl of beetroot and cabbage in meat stock. But it was the common denominator of the Soviet kitchen. So what happened to the dish after the collapse of the Union? by James Meek, photos by Justin Jin (including photo above, courtesy of the Guardian).
"Our men won't forgive us if we don't make it," said Yulia.
"Can men make it?" I asked.
"No!" chorused the Ukrainians.
"We haven't really taken on board the idea of men cooking," said Volodimir.
I think I'm going to try making it! Perfect for these rainy, cold and very grey days.
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