Things I Eat in Russia

In America, I hate Diet Coke. Seriously, I think it's the worst-tasting diet beverage in the world. However, in Russia, it's called Coca-Cola Light. This is not, I repeat not, the same thing. It's amazing. But why in the world does this all-American drink taste better in Russia than it does in the United States??? The only reason I can come up with, is that there must be some FDA-unapproved ingredient(s) in it. It's really sad that I'm probably getting cancer from drinking it, but that's not going to stop me. Mmmmmmmm carcinogens. :-D We definitely need more in our Diet Coke in America. :-D

I also have come to love cabbage in Russia. Before it was just that thing you make coleslaw with, and add to Ham and Cabbage so it's not just Ham. However, after having it probably dozens of ways in the last 9 months, I have really come to appreciate its flavor and wide variety of uses. I'm going to post some recipes at some point. I just have to translate them from A) Russian to English, and B) the metric system to our weird cup and spoon system. :-) Be patient. They will come in time.