shuba

So, last Friday I finally got to have shuba (шуба). It's a salad comprised of beets, potatoes, carrots, onion, herring, and mayonaise. For American Russian-language learners, when studying food, shuba is always one of the main items included in textbooks. So, in some odd way, it was gratifying to finally have what I've been forced to memorize in the classroom. My cousin made it, I think out of boredom. It is typically only served at celebrations.

my cousin, her close friend, me, little sister

Sorry this photo isn't more impressive, I felt really out of place taking this. I guess food photography isn't my calling.