Cooking with a Russian Babushka (What food we eat in Siberia, Russia)

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What food do we eat in Siberia, Russia? Spend a day cooking with my Russian family in deepest Siberia and let's find out. We are going to be baking (& cooking) our two favourite foods with my little sister and Gran (Babushka). Let us show show what food we cook and eat here in Russia and hopefully give you some ideas to try yourselves! (Measurements Below) ❤️
"Vatrushka" Ingredients:
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For the dough:
360 grams - strong white bread flour
190 ml - milk
50 grams - sugar
1 egg
60 grams - butter
5 grams - dried active yeast
1/2 tsp salt
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The filling:
250 grams - cottage cheese
1 egg yolk
30 grams - butter
20 grams - sugar
1 tsp - vanilla extract
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Jam:
You can use the jam of your choice (we used cherry)
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Streusel topping:
50 grams - flour
25 grams - butter
25 grams - sugar
1 tsp - vanilla extract
My Granny's Crepes:
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I would like nothing more than to share my Gran's crepes recipe, but she just eyeballs everything...
Sooo, I'm currently trying out the best recipes and I will share them with you in my upcoming course that I'm developing and filming at the moment! ❤️
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Cooking with my Russian Family (What food we eat in Siberia, Russia)
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[@katrinlausch3078]

This is what I want to see: authentic Siberian life, homecooking from the heart (made and loved both dishes myself lots of times 😘), thankfully no fakeness like we know from you and a wonderful vlog. Greetings to your family and stay safe. Hugs, Kate from Getmany.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Kate, really appreciate your amazing support, it honestly really helps our channel! 🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@ludwigwittgenstein5054]

Do you know Olya Povlatsky? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnzdZp9oorepo7s

[@yourfriend3999]

@@MattandJulia why do you sound British 😂😂😂

[@rosemarymee]

@@yourfriend3999 Because they are? Both have British passports.

[@RussianTravels]

Love your channel. I have just come to Russia with my wife from the UK and we are thinking of staying.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you very much 😊 good luck with everything! Xx

[@NR-gp2il]

Why lol

[@RussianTravels]

@@NR-gp2ilwhy what?

[@GinaSiska]

My grandmother was very special to me as well, more like a mother. I miss her still very much, she’s been gone around 15yrs. 😢

[@MattandJulia]

I'm so sorry to hear that, I totally get that. My grandmother is more like my brother and my best friend

[@youwelirka1737]

Спасение мира в простых ценностях. Семья,кухня,застолье. Мы все одинаковы в стремлении делиться добром друг с другом. Спасибо за ваш мастер класс. С вами уютно.

[@SandNSurf]

Oh my goodness, everything looks so delicious. I love being in your Gran’s cozy and homey kitchen. It gives me such a warm and happy feeling. You have a beautiful family. Thank you for sharing them with us, and for sharing your Gran’s lovely home. Blessings from the USA 🥰🙏 It’s so good to see Matt as well 🤗🙏

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much! Lots of love to the USA from us all! 🥰❤️

[@SandNSurf]

@@MattandJulia 🥰

[@RedMapleCanada]

Greetings from Canada! Your food looked so delicious, how fantastic to cook together like that! Great video! 😍👍

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much, really happy to hear you enjoyed watching the video! Sending lots of love to you ❤️

[@houseaccount3293]

Can we have a weekly Julia baking show please :)

[@houseaccount3293]

@@Ismael-cq9ye Yeah, I will worry about the Ukrainians they were being killed by their Government for over 8 years prior to the war. I will worry about the blatant ignorant people through the western world who openly ignore the massive issues of Ukrainian OUN (NAZI) troops actively patrolling regions of Ukraine killing any Ukrainian they feel collaborated with Russian troops, this means the woman and children who took food and medical aid. What is a real shame is the fact Ukrainians view themselves as different people, view Russians as subhuman and teach in their school how Russians are inferior people and evil to the core while Ukrainian are the right true Slavic people. That is what I will worry about. Because as an American you can F-off

[@MattandJulia]

Ooooh, I would absolutely love that! Haha 😄❤️

[@loboblue5441]

Thank you! Yes, please!

[@dzspdref]

We had one for a few weeks for the Great British Baking Show!!! Still remember the snail lol. And I can almost smell those cherry and cheese buns through the screen!!

[@josettethompson6181]

Thank you Julia for this delicious video ! 😀 I am French but like you lived in England and now in Arizona USA. The stuffed crêpe with chicken livers looks delicious and the buns scrumptious ! Siberian/Russian cuisine has a lot in common with French cuisine. I love all your videos with Matt. I have the feeling that I know you both. ❤️ Best wishes to both of you !! Your grandma and your sister too !

[@MattandJulia]

How interesting! I would never guess that we have a lot in common with French cuisine! To be honest I would really love to study more about French cuisine! You know what my dream is? I would absolutely love to study in Le Cordon Bleu! Hopefully one day I will be able to do it. And then share everything I've learnt with everyone...would be awesome! Thank you so much for your kind and warm words! It will sound really strange...but I feel like I know you too. Maybe because I care too much...I just want everyone to be well, healthy and happy. Sending lots of love to you and your family 😘❤️

[@josettethompson6181]

@@MattandJulia Thanks Julia. Don’t forget there is a Cordon Bleu School very close to the British Museum!! They even have short courses ! Great place to study French Cuisine. I love blinis and pancakes, I even dreamed to start a Crêperie when I first moved to California, but it never took off! One can always dream and may be it was good it never happened as the American market is very fickle. Love to you and Matt ❤️ ps. I love your laughter ! Best wishes !

[@user-hu6ck9ix6c]

Как мило сердцу менталитетные вещи, узнаю как у меня на столе: цикорий, каричневая маленькая кружка кофейная, пачки чая!

[@MattandJulia]

Очень хорошо понимаю о чем вы. Я сама непроизвольно всегда обращаю внимание на такие вещи )

[@pauli3d9472]

Вкусный. Я приготовлю одно из моих любимых блюд голубцы.

[@MattandJulia]

Приятного аппетита Пол 🥰❤️

[@esterherschkovich6499]

Yummy Russian food 😋 Спасибо 💐 I watch other Russian food channels 😋

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed it 🥰❤️

[@raphaelligonde4943]

I am à big fan of grandma now. Especially when she puts her black sun glasses on. She rocks. Lol 😂

[@MattandJulia]

Ahahaha, thank you! I will let her know!

[@leonardovillanueva4870]

Как хорошо🤩что они готовят вместе☺️

[@MattandJulia]

Спасибо 🥰❤️

[@johnvsymons]

Hi Julia 👋. This was such a wonderful and heartwarming video. Watching the three of you working alongside each other in your Gran's kitchen made my day! There is nothing better than the camaraderie of family members making delicious food with love included in each dish. Thanks so much for sharing this time with us. Please say hi to your Gran, sister and Matt. Hope that your brother is well and happy. Take care and enjoy your weekend. Hugs and prayers from your friend and fan in Virginia, U.S.A. 👍🫂❤️🙏🌎🕊

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much John! Hi and lots of love from them all (and me of course) to you! 🥰❤️

[@lifehappens587]

It’s not fair! That I’m not there, in the wonderful kitchen, filled with beautiful people, and the Best scratch food on the planet!

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed it 🥰❤️

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

I learned how to cook from my mother and father at an early age. They were great cooks. I always enjoyed cooking with them. Julia, enjoy your family while you can. There is nothing better. Thank you so much for taking us along. Love you dearly🙏❤🙏 Harriet, Jim and Yuki. Richmond, Va.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much guys! Lots of love to you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@cherylbursa2573]

Love these videos. Its awesome to get these recipes and see them being made. Matt was funny and im sure he does wish he was there. Its sad he cant be, but it was good to see him for a few minutes. Getting these recipes from your gran is priceless. Sending my love and prayers to you all.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Cheryl! Really appreciate it! Lots of love to you and your family!! 🥰❤️

[@NigelOrmsvik]

Another lovely relaxing video, and those crepes and buns look delicious. My Gran used to make her own potted shrimps, and when I stayed with my Grandparents as a child, we had them on toast for supper. They were so good. She didn't have a fridge in those days, and kept the jars in the pantry, the spiced butter being the preservative. Unfortunately when Gran passed away she took her recipe with her and I've never tasted the like again. Best wishes to you all from England 🤗🤗🐶

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much for sharing Nigel! 🤗❤️

[@underthetornado]

Oh there you are!!! I was starting to worry!! Loved the cooking!! I'm a retired Chef. Much love to you and Matt!!😎🏜❤👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🥰🥰🥰🌈

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much! Lots of love 🥰❤️

[@andrenell2237]

Love to follow you here from South Africa I think we have quite a lot in common with the Russian people. The food looks great enjoy it with your Grand mother

[@jeanfelipe4216]

I really want to go to Russia, I need to know more about Russian people and culture 😍😍😍

[@MattandJulia]

I’m sure you will love it 🥰

[@TheAutisticCat]

Well, they like to invade foreign countries. They enjoy dropping bombs on maternity hospitals and murdering innocent civilians. They have a desire for foreign conquest to prop up their failing country and economy. Russians are serial liars. The very worst of Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine and what the relentless Russian bombardment has done to the people trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol, can be seen at the Regional Children's Hospital in the nearby city of Zaporizhzhia. In other areas of Ukraine untold numbers of civilians killed, some by torture, and thousands of homes, hospitals, schools and even entire communities destroyed. Other than that the Russians are very fine people.

[@jeanfelipe4216]

@@TheAutisticCat You are judging everyone by the government. know how to separate things

[@loopylou]

Love how you all cook and bake together and then enjoy the fruits of your labour! I want to taste 😋

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Lou 🥰❤️

[@19boozebelly81]

You should taste or at least smell the rotting corpses in Ukraine thanks to the Russians.

[@hamishchalmers7353]

Awesome video! They were some exceedingly tasty buns and crepes! You and your Gran have some serious skills going on there! Loved you showing all the preparation of the food too, really cool. Also, so refreshing to see your totally authentic and genuine discussion of the video sponsor. The fact that you are both avid users of their solution makes the message so much more powerful - love it.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Hamish! really appreciate it ! 🥰❤️

[@katiejmeston5352]

This was truly beautiful to watch. Reminded me of baking with my grandma, and how I wish I could do it again sometime. Thank you for sharing this moment, it warmed my heart. X

[@daienaa]

@@Ismael-cq9ye Absolutely not at all. Ukraine support = 0% 🤮🤢🤮🤢 Russia support = 200% ❤🇷🇺

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much! So happy to hear that you enjoyed this video, I will definitely make something similar when I'm back with her ❤️

[@mholzer54]

I love it, Julia. Chopped Liver is one of my favorites. I am 1/4 Ukrainian, 1/4 Romanian, and 1/2 Austrian (and 100% American :-). My grandmother made the best chopped liver. YUM! Sometimes, grandma would add chopped hard-boiled eggs to the mix. OH BOY! I am getting hungry. I saw what you were calling Cottage Cheese. Our Cottage Cheese is really just curds and weigh. I think that looks like possibly what we call Farmers Cheese, which is really just the curds. Am I right? I would love to try to make the crepes. I just wanted to be sure to get the recipe correctly. - Marc

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Marc! So happy to hear that you enjoyed the video 🤗😘 Okay, I really need to try adding chopped hard-boiled eggs to the liver! Sounds sooo good! How interesting that many people are asking about cottage cheese! I had no idea that you have it pretty different in America. I just googled it and from the pictures that I'm getting Farmers Cheese looks like what I would buy 😊 hope that helps ❤️

[@jacintabyline]

Greetings from New Zealand. We are the same the world over. Just trying to look after our families; cook good food, and provide love. Passing all from one generation to the next. Many thanks for a delightful video - I have subscribed and look forward to seeing more. I am definitely going to make those buns! Amazing!

[@ToddBeck]

Hey, I actually understood your sister speaking when she said "blini." 🙂 The crepes looked fantastic. Excellent video. I think we're all going to miss your family when you leave again.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you very much Todd, I'm so happy to hear that! I left them on the 25th of September (the video is coming this Friday) and to be honest with you it was so hard to leave them. Every time I even start talking about my family or thinking about them, I just start to choke up, still. We will be back very soon.

[@wouterswanepoel5753]

Isn't your sister just a beautiful young woman? 😍 Thank you for an equally beautiful and informative video! 😊Best wishes from South Africa.

[@MattandJulia]

She certainly is 😊 so glad you enjoyed it! 🥰❤️

[@lorig.2693]

How did your Gran like the sweet buns you made? Love your Russian cooking videos with your Gran!! Time is precious, Film as much as you can with your family!! Your sister is a great cook too!!

[@MattandJulia]

She loved them 🥰 thank you so much Lori! 🥰❤️

[@joannmcgowan9394]

This video just made me smile! Your Gran reminds me of my grandma who we called Gogi , she was from Austria came to the US when she was a little girl. Her cooking and baking was amazing. We were so blessed that my mom was also a fabulous cook and baker , there is just something about our grandmothers that warm our heart ❤. Thank you Julie for sharing I just love watching you and your family , there is so much love in that room ❤xxoo

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed it Jo Ann! Lots of love to all your family 🥰❤️

[@jollyjohnthepirate3168]

I could tell that you have made dough a few times. You're a baking professional. No wasted movements. No guessing. Pure muscle memory work.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much John 🥰 I worked in the industry for at least 5 years, I love it 🥰❤️

[@bamboo1165]

Bless u Russians! From new York newyork with love.....

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you very much! Sending lots of love to you ❤️

[@YappieKitchen]

I came across your New Year’s Eve video somehow and since then I have really enjoyed watching your videos. ESP the ones in Siberia. It reminds me of simple times when I lived in a small apartment with my family in Canada. We live in a world with so much consumerism and these videos just reminds me of appreciating the simple things like fresh buns and coffee.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much!! Really appreciate it 🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@frankcherry3810]

Reminds me of my grandmothers house

[@michaels3474]

So that is what Russians eat!!! I always think of the cold soup made with beets. I love chicken liver, no one wants to make it here. Thank you for making it with your Gran. It was just enough that I can figure it out. Good thing you guys stayed in the kitchen with her because she is fast!!! By the way, your sister has the prettiest eyes. Poor Matt, I am with him. I want some too!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much for your sweet message Michael, really appreciate it 🤗❤️ To be honest with you, I love liver, but I have to be in a mood for it...if you know what i mean. But! As a filling in crepes or pies - I'm ready for it any time haha

[@michaelmurray2728]

You guys should publish a cookbook of traditional Russian/Siberian cooking. I'd definitely buy it!

[@MattandJulia]

All I can say is, watch this space 🥰🙃❤️

[@cherylsalinas1548]

My mouth was watering the whole time. Everything looked delicious. Take care. ❤️❤️❤️

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Cheryl!🥰❤️

[@priestessthea]

Thank you so much for this video. Please do more of these authentic Siberian dishes. I absolutely love your videos! 🙏

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Diane, really appreciate it 🤗❤️

[@Elizabeth-aka-Pippi]

Ok, I am baking those buns! Everything, I love everything about this vlog, thank you for sharing your grandma and family with us! 🫂💕

[@Elizabeth-aka-Pippi]

@@Ismael-cq9ye why are you wasting time watching and making comments on YT, you should be off social media worrying unceasingly. Stop being foolish. You know little of what another person is holding in their heart!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment, makes me feel really warm inside! Means the world to me and inspires me to keep doing what we are doing ❤️

[@Elizabeth-aka-Pippi]

@@MattandJulia it warms my heart too especially when life's current events bring me down -- then I witness the love you have for your family and it reminds me that there are good loving people in the world! 💓

[@MrTsantos]

Can’t stop watching your videos… I feel back in Russia❤ for me the most beautiful place in the world

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed it!! 🥰❤️

[@Mark1JT]

grandmothers really do make the best food. You're very lucky to have her.

[@suzanned7472]

Oh how I love this video! Your beautiful family is just such a treat to watch. Your joy for life shines through and inspires so many. Thank you! ☺️

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you SOOO much Suzanne! 🥰 Really appreciate your support! ❤️❤️❤️

[@kuyahkudey3217]

It's so beautiful the time you are spending with your grandmother. I love your channel. You and Matt seem like great people.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you very much for your kind words, means the world to us! ❤️

[@kuyahkudey3217]

@@MattandJulia 💖

[@stuartwright1587]

Thank you for sharing the kitchen love with us. Both the berry vatruski and liver crepes/blinis looked amazing! Nothing even comes close to those here in Washington state, but I am originally from Texas where there a blend of many cultures, including Russian in central and south Texas. The closest things in that area of Texas come from a small town named West, where there is a well known Czech community with a family owned bakery that sells kolaches (fruit) like vatruski, and klobasniki (meat) in buns but not crepes. SO good! Matt looked a bit down in K'stan. Hope he gets home to you soon.

[@MattandJulia]

That sounds so interesting! I think yeah..Vatrushki is pretty much the same thing as Kolaches, I love them so much! Wish I could share them with you! We will be together with Matt really soon 🤗 Thank you so much! Really happy to hear that you enjoyed the video ❤️

[@kipper19701]

Nice to see a family baking in the kitchen. Reminds me when I was a kid at home. Buns look lovely. ❤

[@MrBluemanworld]

I used to think Russians had the worst cuisine in the world, and then I was introduced to it: stuffed peppers, salads of all kinds, hearty soups, meats, and it turns out it was one of my favorite cuisines in the world.

[@MattandJulia]

Really glad to hear that you are enjoying all the food 🤗 I would absolutely love some stuffed peppers right now...need to make them 😀

[@matthiasjurisch2221]

0:40 It is called " Streusel "...it is a German word that means sprinkle dough crumbs, as a topping....anyway, thank you for sharing your wonderful family and life with us... All the best...greetings from Berlin Matthias

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Matthias, love to Berlin! ❤️

[@madmattuk1234]

Julia your Grandmother reminds me of my Grandmother. My Mother and Grandmother inspired me to become a Chef. I remember making Lemon Curd when I was 4 years old and pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. Once I'd help make a Yorkshire Pudding. It Rose that will it stuck to the top oven. It was inedible. So my Grandmother made a giant pancake and laid over the mashed potatoes and hid the pancake with the gravy and some vegetables. My Grandfather didn't complain one bit. The laughs we had over that throughout the years... I can feel the love through the camera you are one close knit family. This has brightened up my day and everything looked delicious

[@Carolina-nn6ye]

Yum, it ALL looked delicious. Thank you!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Carolina!

[@donnasanchez395]

All your videos are wonderful, Julia.!!! You make it very enjoyable!!! Thank you!!!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Donna! 🤗❤️

[@grateful7912]

Hi Julia! I loved this video so much. You are blessed with such a beautiful family. Can’t wait to try some of these recipes. I have Russian ancestry but was never taught to make any of these dishes that I love so much. Maybe sometime if you’re already making Borscht would love to see step-by-step how you make it... and stuffed cabbage rolls?! :) And maybe now Plov would be great. Thanks for sharing and God bless you all.

[@MattandJulia]

Hiya ! Thank you so much, very kind of you to say 🤗❤️ I will definitely make plov at some point soon, as many people are asking me about it. And when I’m with my mum - I will make Borsch with her, and will make cabbage rolls with my gran! See, I will give everyone a job to do hahaha

[@jamesnbrenda8960]

Oh! My! Am I ever glad I clicked on these vlogs! All of you are absolutely precious!! I just want to hug your gran & auntie!!! They remind me of my family years ago. Unfortunately I live far away from where I grew up and y’all made me really miss home. God bless & keep you all. ♥️🙏🏻

[@C3L51U5]

Now I need a playlist about cooking Russian and other dishes with recipes and all :P

[@MattandJulia]

On the way 😀❤️

[@FirewindII]

Tears (mine). Why? I dunno. ETA: Because so much love goes into cooking. Cooks will save the world.

[@MattandJulia]

Food is the universal language! 🥰❤️

[@FirewindII]

@@MattandJulia 'Tis indeed.

[@sunshinerain1577]

I fell in love with you after watching a random video. You're such a sweat heart!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you sooo much, means the world to me ❤️

[@Nottsboy24]

Home cooking is the best 👌 the crepes and buns look delicious 🙌

[@MattandJulia]

🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@wojowrench4716]

Hang in there Matt! Rough times don't last forever!!

[@MattandJulia]

I am, cant wait to be together again soon 🤗

[@mariannescalise6658]

In years to come you will be thankful you took this time to learn all the recipes from your Grandmother She has been through a lot all her life and has so much knowledge of everything that's happened in Siberia! This is something you can enjoy and pass on to family friends and the world in your case! How wonderful! And I appreciate everything I learn from you and your family like you and Matt when I traveled a lot when I was younger I looked at things like special attractions but I loved being with the people in the towns you learn so much about the people in their areas where they live that's really a wonderful experience when you travel I love that about you two!! The towns people you meet and learn a lot of things from! I tally enjoy your channel!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Marianne! 🥰 Really appreciate it! 🥰❤️

[@baronlong1829]

It all looked SO delicious...you are all fantastic cooks! Loved this video

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you very much! Really happy to hear you enjoyed that video 🤗❤️

[@hardenmama1800]

What a lovely video! I really enjoyed watching your grandmother’s beautiful hands preparing the crepes.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you very much, I'm really happy to hear that you enjoyed this video! Means the world to me ❤️

[@rj7411]

Mmm Mmm reminds me of my grannies kitchen. You guys are so sweet. All the best.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much ! Lots of love ❤️

[@whatsinaname5828]

Hello granny! and the rest of your family. I hope you're all doing well; amid the you-know-what-am-talking-about. Keep warm, keep healthy, and stay free!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much ! ❤️

[@alanmurdoch70]

Those buns looked amazing.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@yvonnebirch6026]

What a sweet video Julia. Cooking together. Those buns look so good ! You are a great baker!! 💕🌷

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Yvonne! 🥰❤️

[@simonbaker5972]

What a lovely vlog! That looked delicious. You could see that you were really experienced at baking. You seriously are a natural behind the camera. Both of you are a pleasure to watch! Can't wait for your next vlog!

[@MattandJulia]

Simon, thank you so much! Your sweet message made me tear up. Your words mean the world to me ❤️

[@marcpaloma2262]

Wow Julia, what an honor and privilege to watch you create beautiful food with your sister and gran. Such a wonderful and special video. I am getting all the feels watching this. 🥰 Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us. (You’ll have to make it up to Matt by making him some delicious crepes and buns when you both are together again). 😄

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Marc! So happy you enjoyed it and oh I definitely will make it up to him, looottts of baking to do 😀❤️

[@coachschwab53]

Really enjoyed you and your grand cooking. I have been watching all you young kids (I'm a 68 year old grandmother) for a couple years. I'm from USA and for some reason people from Russia did seem normal like us. I blame the news from both countries. You could be living next door to me a would never know you are Russian. I love watching your grand, she makes things just like me.... Question you said that you used cottage cheese and to me it looked like cream cheese. In the US cottage cheese and cream cheese are way different. I want to make the buns which we would call 🍩. I'm thinking cream cheese is what I would need. Love your videos. Stay safe.

[@handbg6257]

All the places you've been there's no place like home !!

[@MattandJulia]

Absolutely agree ❤️

[@harrygater1834]

thank you for the love .

[@cajuncustomizedexcursions7064]

You are so kind to your dear grandmother!! Love the videos!! We have to take care of them❤❤❤ they are treasures ❤

[@galamehl9832]

Although, I love your travel videos, I like the ones where you're with your family the most.

[@MattandJulia]

Glad you enjoyed it 🥰

[@akashmarshal193]

I have watched all your videos. But this one is really nice. close to my heart. Love from India😍🥰

[@phylisingrassia296]

Everything looked delicious! Loved watching your Grandmother make the crepes! Reminds me of watching my Grandmother bake and cook. No measurements and tons of experience. Love making dough and the smell of dough as well.

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed it Phylis 🥰❤️

[@phylisingrassia296]

@@MattandJulia It was a special video that you will get to look back on in years. I wish they had this technology back when my Grandmother was alive.

[@johnburke5384]

Just lovely ...

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you ❤️

[@LoveStoryMew]

О-ты оказывается моя землячка? Привет с Кузни!

[@MattandJulia]

Приветик сосед! 😃❤️

[@BARTSKI75]

Great video 😌.....my best to You and your family....from Mexico

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you Tommy 🥰❤️

[@nshort3390]

I actually enjoyed watching you guys And having nostalgic memories from my childhood Thank you for showing real people in real life

[@natianatia351]

Those buns are actually typically polish and it’s called drozdzowki

[@madhusudantandon]

I know it is tough but you are living quality life in Siberia and making videos to Show us, your day to day life there.

[@MattandJulia]

Glad you enjoyed it 🥰❤️

[@leilamemet1587]

Ow,waw, blinii!! I make them with jam or chocolate, is some sweet treat for us, but I'm impressed for your recepy! Have a good time with you granny and brothers there! I'm thinking to Matvei how lonly he feels without you in Kazahstan!! I hope you join to him soon! Kisses, Julia!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much for your sweet and warm message Leila, really appreciate it! Sending lots of love and kisses to you ❤️

[@Michael-dz9hk]

From America.....That looks awesome. Very skilled cooks.

[@teady1830]

You have a beautiful family Peace to y'all.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@DarlaFrancois]

Я так давно не ел блинчики с начинкой, они такие вкусные, что вам, ребята, стоит их съесть

[@ramsesmorales9151]

Very nice! It is great to learn about Siberia's homemade cuisine.

[@raghavendra4633]

Thank You very much for showing the preparation of this wonderful dish Vatrushka. We love our Grandma, I love my grandma. I am my grandmas favourite. Hope Grandma has a wonderful health . Do you know India is celebrating DIWALI,The Festival Of Lights TODAY on 24th October. Our ancestors say Diwali is the celebration of Light over Darkness.Diwali, or Dipawali, is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness.

[@MattandJulia]

Happy Diwali to you and all our Indian subs! 🥰❤️

[@raghavendra4633]

@@MattandJulia Thank You very much

[@keekirdav]

Another great vlog from you Julia, nice to see you sharing the cooking with your Nan and sister, the crepes looked delicious, but the buns looked even better, I’ll take 6 for delivery to Yorkshire please lol, as always have fun and enjoy your travels

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you very much, really happy you enjoyed the video 🤗 I wish we could share everything with you!

[@vintagegal5616]

You guys cook so good. Those buns look perfect. I wish I could have one. ❤

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you very much 🤗 I wish we could share everything with you! ❤️

[@yelenashishkina8804]

чуть слюнями не подавился. 😋

[@andrewnicholas9079]

Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed it.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Andrew! ❤️

[@andrewnicholas9079]

@@MattandJulia you are welcome. It brings back memories of helping my grandmother cook. Made me happy to watch you guys. Take care

[@BigJoe1]

Master Chef! Looks yummy

[@MattandJulia]

Glad you enjoyed it ! 🥰❤️

[@nixmor5333]

Just lovely dishes. So nice to see Matt. 😍

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you very much Nix 😘 we will be together again very soon 🥰❤️

[@lucygreen9243]

Love how you and sister and Gran work so well together!

[@robertlalor8090]

Proper yummy. Thanks for sharing.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@pammiller1985]

Such a lovely family! Great looking food! ❤

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Pam! 🥰❤️

[@Elizabeth-aka-Pippi]

I am looking forward to your course!

[@MattandJulia]

I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am about it! That's all I'm thinking about right now haha! Thank you so much!! I'm so happy to hear that ❤️❤️❤️

[@Elizabeth-aka-Pippi]

@@MattandJulia it's that time of year too! The holidays are approaching and I will have lots of family taste testers lol 💕

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Thanks!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much guys! Really really appreciate your amazing support!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@MadeiraIslands]

My mouth is watering! Brilliant!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@jennh7040]

I really enjoyed this video. Such a special vlog to have of the three of you cooking together. I know Julia, you will be glad to have this video to re-live these memories with your Gran and your sister. I’m not sure what you call the buns in Russia but we call them Kolaches in Texas. The recipe came over from the Czech immigrants who settled in Texas in the 1800’s. Since we do not have Russian type of cottage cheese our filling are mostly fruit preserve based. Kolaches are traditionally made at Christmas by the women of the family. It is so special to see three generations making them together over the holidays. We do have bakeries in parts of Texas who serve sweet and savory kolaches daily. I am loving your vlogs with your family. Thanks for sharing.

[@MattandJulia]

Wow! How interesting thank you so much for sharing Jenn! 🥰 we call them “Vatrushka’s” 🥰❤️

[@petrklic7064]

It is easy to make this type of cottage cheese from milk at home (preferably non pasteurised milk). But traditional poppy filling is good too. Or powidel one.

[@wetukman]

love this so calming

[@MattandJulia]

So happy to hear! thank you very much for sharing 😘❤️

[@vilmadsouza7699]

Loved your video.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Vilma ❤️