Ingredient appreciation — what makes Pampushky special

What sets Pampushky apart is the handling of pork fat. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the earthy and hearty result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

many dishes are tied to Orthodox religious calendar. The a traditional Ukrainian home kitchen atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had horilka as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Pampushky is the place to start.