Russian Revels presents ‘His Majesty the Pancake’
Festive Maslenitsa Dinner at Pushkin House
“Round is the Blin, yellow gold and hot like the sun, the symbol of sublime days, rich harvests, harmonious marriages and healthy children.” Alexander Kuprin (1870-1938)
Universally loved and created in different shapes and sizes, the pancake has a special meaning in Russian culture. This dinner will be the talk of the town during Maslenitsa week (24th February – 1 st March 2020) as we celebrate this important occasion in style. Come and taste delicious Russian pancakes, learn about the history of Maslenitsa and engage in general festive revelling.
Prepare to indulge in pancake eating, Russian style. Save the date in your calendars and we will “butter you up” on the 29 of February, 7pm at Pushkin House. Maslenitsa is certainly a time for some good old revelling, so wear your brightest clothes -think big red skirts, fur hats and Russian shawls! Or simply put on the most colourful clothes in your wardrobe.
Schedule
6.30 Cocktail on arrival - Winter Sunshine with “sunflower seeds” nibbles.
7.00 Dinner - Heaps of lacy pancakes with various sweet and savoury toppings, such as 24-hour beetroot-cured salmon, chestnut mushroom caviar, cinnamon apples and more
Salad cups with radish
More pies
We will tell people about the ancient traditions of Maslenitsa, and there'll be games - including a contest for the best pancake flipper! Additional drinks will be available from the Pushkin House bar.
About Russian Revels
Russian Revels specialise in the food from the 'New East': from the Baltics, to Russia and Georgia, across the whole of former USSR.
Karina and Katrina (Katya), the founders, began in 2011 with a (modest!) aim to revolutionise the image of Eastern-European food in the UK. They set out to research and update the food of our roots, and combine it with the global flavours of this great city. They started out as a supper club and over the years have grown into a catering and event business.
They've created events for so many, such as the likes of the Royal Academy of Arts, Victoria and Albert Museum, Dash Arts and, of course, Pushkin House.
Karina Baldry is a Muscovite with roots in the Caucasians, and author of ‘Russia on a Plate’.
Katrina (Katya) Kollegaeva is a food anthropologist, consultant and a food writer (Time Out restaurant reviewer 2009-2012) grew up in Estonia to a Crimean dad and a Ukrainian mother.