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"This book is a very high-level look at the culture and economics of Russia, Eastern Europe, and China", writes Katherine Leung.

"Everything in this book looks absolutely rich and made with the most carefully prepared and thoughtful ingredients." Katherine Leung reviews Ren Behan's Wild honey & Rye.

Katherine Leung reviews a book about Roma music in 20th-century communist Poland.

Katherine Leung tries her hand at Central European cooking and masters a classic that you normally can buy at the street corners of any Hungarian city.

Katherine Leung reviews 100 Best Jewish Recipes and finds that making the perfect challah truly is an artform.

A must-read for any food aficionado, Katherine Leung reviews Rebellious Cooks and Recipe Writing by Albena Shkodrova.

Katherine Leung review Russia in World History: A Transnational Approach by Choi Chatterjee.

Who is Chloe Tucker? Is she a real person? The “about the author” page at the back of The Official Kremlin Cookbook: Exploring Russia through Simple Dishes, Treats, and Drinks offers some clues. [...]

Katherine Leung review Barbara Martin's Dissident Histories in the Soviet Union: From De-Stalinization to Perestroika.

Katherine Leung interviews Polish native Aina Kiser about her street art photography, for our latest exhibit Eastern Walls.