UKRAINE - Odesse

These cards are from swap in official postcrossing.  The card shows the city of Odessa and the second card show Poppy seed buns.  Looks yumm....Now, I am hungry for some bun..

"Odessa or Odesa is the third largest city in Ukraine with a population of 1,003,705. The city is a major seaport and transportation hub located on the northwestern shore of the Black Sea. Odessa is also an administrative center of the Odessa Oblast and a multiethnic major cultural center."

The description at back of the card says; 

Compat is very well known in Odessa and far  beyond.

This is more than compote that children have drunk gallons after getting tired of running around the yard.  We are talking about the one that has gathered all the familiar dishes from our childhood and introduced them in cafes, which you will find delicious, very cozy and fun.

You are welcome to visit Compot for breakfast, freshly baked croissants and pastry every day from 8 am.  = This refer to the Compot Cafe.=

GERMANY - Recipe card

Thanks to postcrosser Anne for the recipe card and nice stamps.

RUSSIA - Pickle Soup with chicken

CANADA - Recipe Card

A recipe card of Maple-glazed Smoked Mackerel on a Yukon Gold & Avocado Timbale.

And a wonderful Canadan Chrismas stamps.  Thanks Doreen!

ISRAEL - Falafel

"Falafel (Arabic: فلافل‎,) is a deep-fried ball or patty made from ground chickpeas, fava beans, or both. Falafel is a traditional Middle Eastern food, commonly served in a pita, which acts as a pocket, or wrapped in a flatbread known as lafa; "falafel" also frequently refers to a wrapped sandwich that is prepared in this way. The falafel balls are topped with salads, pickled vegetables, hot sauce, and drizzled with tahini-based sauces."

..and a bee-uutiful Israel stamps!

GERMANY - Popular Snack (Bayerische Brotzeit)

RUSSIA - Coffee

RUSSIA - Dessert

Thank you Alisa for the swap.

UK - Cawl

Thanks to Claire for the recipe card.

RUSSIA - Red Beef Soup

Thanks to postcrosser Mary for the card.

USA - Strawberry Shortcake

Thanks to postcrosser Arianne for the recipe card.

CHINA - Dongpo Pork

Dongpo Pork a popular Chinese cuisine, thanks to Tony Sun, China Postcrossers. 

ITALY -Piadina Romagnola

Thanks to Gloria for the recipe card of Piadina Romagnola.

FRANCE - Fruit Cake

Thanks Sandrine for the swap.

KENTUCKY - Kentucky Bourbon Balls

 Made with real Kentucky bourbon and crowned with a Southern pecan this confection became the treat of the South.

Thanks to Taylor for the card,.

MOLDOVA - Recipe

MACEDONIA - Macedonia Meals

BULGARIA - Local Specialties

Thanks to Ivka for the Bulgaria local Specialties postcard.

TAIWAN - Taiwan's delicious foods

POLAND - Polish dumplings Russian style

Thanks to Monica for the swap.