This oyster mushroom soup is incredibly tasty and often nicknamed "fake tripe soup." It can be made entirely plant-based—either by skipping the milk and using just flour for the roux, or by opting for nut milk or, as I did, soy yogurt.

The fasts have begun and it's time to prepare a delicious lean meal. Here's an idea for lean spaghetti, I experimented a bit and it turned out very tasty.

Ingredients (for 2 servings):

Beer sticks are a wonderful appetizer not only for beer but also for wine. I prepare them from pork, most often using only shoulder or leg with a little bacon added.

There are different types of pickles, which are basically fermented or preserved vegetables. They are typical for the Balkans and the Middle East.

During the summer season, mosquitoes are a major nuisance even in urban areas, and if you are outdoors near bodies of water such as rivers or reservoirs, they will literally suck your blood dry.