Moscow Mules:  Heather & Eric

What comes to mind to drink on "Moscow Day" - Moscow Mules of course!  Heather & Eric brought all the fixings and filled up our copper mugs with a delicious rendition of one of our favorites!

The vodka was of true Russian origin as was the selection of Russian wine and beer.  But beware of the 9% Lobster Beer!!!
 

3rd Place Winner:  Culinary Couples Year One - Best Drink!








Recipe: 
http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/moscow-mule

Наполеон "Napoleon" Cake:  Ann & Jason

Although this cake is of French origin, it has been adapted, adopted and fully nationalized by Russians, as THE Russian cake.

I have to admit I was a bit intimidated when I read the recipe (and after 6 hours... and what looked like a giant cocaine party in my kitchen later... I realized why!) but it was definitely worth the effort.

Although a tad on the runny side (yep still not sure what went wrong with the custard!), the presentation could have been better, but according to Denis (who really is the only opinion that matters right?!!?), it was as good as his mother's!  Great Success!  большим успехом!

And in case you were wondering.... yes this День Москвы earned all of its parenthesis and was definitely a "FANTASTIC BLOW-OUT EXTRAVAGANZA", as evidenced by the lawn dance party at the end of the evening, only to be followed by a day of major suffering on Sunday... I blame the Russian tradition of toasting with vodka during the entire dinner!

3rd Place Winner:  Culinary Couples Year One - Best Dessert!








Recipe:
http://easteuropeanfood.about.com/od/russiandessertrecipes/r/Russian-Napoleon-Cake-Recipe-Napolyeon-Tort.htm