Silver Travel Cook Club - August 2020

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.

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:

Break up the cheese and crumble into a large bowl.

Read more about all of our Silver Travel Cook Club recipes.

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