Silver Travel Cook Club - August 2020
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This month’s Silver Travel Cook Club features a recipe for Syrniki, inspired by sponsor Emerald Waterways' Imperial Charms of Russia holiday, travelling by water from St Petersburg to Moscow.
And you could win an Emerald Waterways goody bag and a
copy of The Russian Heritage Cookbook
by Lynn Visson.
This journey of discovery with Emerald Waterways not only reveals a wealth of hidden wonders, but also allows you to enjoy authentic local experiences, as history and folklore play out beautifully as you sail Russia’s proud waterways.
This 11-day itinerary sails from the World Heritage-listed city of St. Petersburg to Russia’s mighty capital, Moscow, taking in towns and villages such as Mandrogi, Kizhi and Uglich along the way. Enjoy carefully planned excursions that highlight the traditions of ancient folk communities, and also ensure you see the many highlights of the big cities.
Enjoy generous inclusions such as return flights from London Heathrow, transfers to and from your ship, and all on-board meals with selected drinks with lunch and dinner. You can also take advantage of an array of included excursions, conducted in small groups, and complimentary on-board Wi-Fi.


Departure dates and
pricing:
Having just launched new 2021 departure dates and an updated 11-day itinerary, now is a great time to secure your place on board. In addition, for a limited time you can take advantage of guaranteed savings of £1,000 per couple when booked before 31 August 2020.
Terms and conditions apply to the offer, please visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk for full terms and conditions.
Recipe: Syrniki
These sweet, cheesy traditional Russian pancakes are soft on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside. They are especially delicious when topped with blueberry syrup and sour cream, but are also good with maple syrup, whipped cream or butter.
Ingredients:
- 16 oz of crumbly goat's chese (or ricotta)
- 3 eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 90g plain flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 30g light vegetable oil
Preparation:


How to win an Emerald Waterways goody bag and a copy
of The Russian Heritage Cookbook
Pancakes are also a great British favourite, one of those dishes that ought to be simple to make, and yet which is also very easy to get wrong!
Tell us about your most memorable culinary mishap, and the best entry will win a copy of The Russian Heritage Cookbook.
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The jelly had splashed all over the curtain and when daughter arrived home she saw the bright red stain and was convinced I had been murdered.
Interestingly enough, she assumed Michael had totalled me rather than the other way round....
BIG MISTAKE!
Not quite sure what went wrong,but the sponge mixture ended up everywhere except in the tins!
Fortunately, the manufacturer’s claims that it was easy to clean turned out to be correct.
Subsequent sponges have earned me compliments from my very young grandchildren.
@Debbie - well done for allowing your French hosts to retain their innate feeling of culinary superiority over their British neighbours! I'm guessing your French, and cooking, have improved significantly since then...
@DRSask - how times have changed! Hopefully even your tin-can friend recognises fresh produce now?
Please keep these wonderful comments about culinary mishaps coming, to be in with a chance to win a copy of The Russian Heritage Cookbook AND a goody bag from Cook Club sponsor Emerald Waterways.