Cold soups and fresh juice for a light summer lunch

When you live in Moscow, your life is very closely tied to the weather. From the end of September to about April, it’s about staying indoors and eating warm food.

The rest of the time (well, when it’s not raining) the thought on everyone’s mind is “we have to enjoy this weather while it lasts!” Then there are six to eight weeks in July and August when the temperatures are almost too hot to bear, and that’s when cold food, soups and drinks come in to play.

Svekolnik is among the most popular, since it’s made from beets – just like borscht.

As for mors, it’s a drink popular throughout the year, but in summer it’s particularly nice since it can be made with fresh berries.





I think if I live at Moscow, I eat both Svekolnik and mors frequently. Because, first, they are very popular in Russia. Second, you can experience Russia's weather culture. Finally, they can be a help your health.So If you are planning to travel to Moscow at summer time, it can be a nice choice to eat both.






Anna Kharzeeva, "Cold soups and fresh juice for a light summer lunch", Russia Beyond the Headlines, RBTH, July 7, Web, July 2, 2014

Source: Russia Beyond the Headlines - http://rbth.com/arts/2014/07/02/cold_soups_and_fresh_juice_for_a_light_summer_lunch_37885.html)