Introductory Video
The following short clip from the Ukrainian Institute covers the diversity of Ukrainian cuisine:
Find Books and Journals
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Ukraine: Food and History
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Location: Available OnlinePublication Date: 2020An open-access book dedicated to the modern, diverse, and historical Ukrainian culinary traditions: https://ui.org.ua/en/sectors-en/ukraine-food-history/. -
Ukrainian Food Journal
Location: Available OnlinePublication Date: 2012-presentA peer-reviewed journal dedicated to Ukrainian cooking, technology, and traditions. -
Ukrainian Journal of Food Science
Location: Available OnlinePublication Date: 2013-presentThe Journal publishes original research articles, short communications, review papers, news and literature reviews dealing with all aspects of the food science, technology, engeneering, nutrition, food chemistry, economics and management. -
Red Famine: Stalin's War on Ukraine
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Location: Available OnlinePublication Date: 2017Red Famine: Stalin's War on Ukraine is a 2017 non-fiction book by American-Polish historian Anne Applebaum, focusing on the history of the Holodomor. -
Mamushka
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Location: Available OnlineISBN: 9781681880747Publication Date: 2015The Ukrainian-born chef presents "a gorgeous love letter to the food of her homeland" with this vibrant and varied collection of recipes.
Find Articles and Other Resources
The following is a selection of the many articles available to you through BU Libraries Search:
- "Ukraine," in Food Cultures of the World Encyclopedia
- "Ukraine," in Street Food Around the World
- "Ukraine," in Sweet Treats Around the World
- "Ukraine," in Ethnic American Food Today: A Cultural Encyclopedia
- "'Slow Food' in Ukraine and the Narrative of Odessa Local Cuisine" by Farida Akhniavivna Tykhomirova (2020). Available online.
- "Impact of the Russian-Ukrainian Conflict on Global Food Crops" by Muh Amat Nasir et. al (2022). Available online.
- "Salo, the Ukrainian Pork Fat: Shrugs, Jokelore, and the “Six-Fingered”" by Katrina Kollegaeva (2017). Available online.
The following are a selection of other resources available online:
- 100 лучших блюд украинской кухни
- European Commission-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes
- Fact Sheet: Food and Culture of Ukraine
- Olia Hercules - Ukrainian Chef: Olia Hercules, among many other accomplishments, runs an online cookery school and community through the Patreon subscription platform and posts videos of Ukrainian cooking and beyond on Youtube.
- Top 31 Ukrainian Foods
- Ukrainian Recipes: The Ukrainian National Women’s League of America (UNWLA) has been vital in promoting and preserving Ukrainian cuisine by collecting, sharing, and publishing traditional Ukrainian recipes for nearly a century. As part of this mission, the UNWLA began collecting and publishing Ukrainian recipes in its monthly magazine, "Our Life".
- Ukrainian Recipes Blog: Numerous recipes to Ukrainian cuisine, organized by appetizers, bakery, dessert, drinks, healthy recipes, main dish, and more. This link leads to the site's historical overview of Ukrainian cuisine.
- Ultimate Guide to Ukrainian Food: 40+ Ukrainian Dishes with Photos
- What is "Ukrainian Cuisine"? History, Dishes, Tastes / Що таке «українська кухня»? Історія, страви, смаки: Originally written in Ukrainian, but able to be translated.
Video Spotlight
Learn about Ukrainian summer kitchens with chef Olia Hercules:
