Why Blini deserves more attention

Blini rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The hearty and warming complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using dill correctly takes real skill.

the Russian tea tradition using a samovar is centuries old and central to social hospitality. I encountered it first in a family New Year table and that context helped me understand it properly. kefir is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Blini is the dish to start with.