Explore the rich food culture and identity of Eastern Europe through over 80 comforting, achievable recipes.

Food grounds us. It connects us to the past, travels with us across borders, and evolves over time. In Sour Cherries & Sunflowers, Anastasia Zolotarev draws on her Ukrainian and Belarusian heritage to celebrate the flavors and traditions of Eastern Europe- while honoring how they adapt for modern kitchens.

Discover recipes that preserve culture and feed the soul: slow mornings call for Blueberry and Buckwheat Pancakes, while gatherings around the table feature Pyrizhky and Varenyky dumplings, each accompanied by heartfelt family stories. Find open rye sandwiches and blini for festive occasions, everyday staples like babka and borsch, vibrant salads, tangy preserves, and indulgent desserts such as Honey, Walnut & Soured Cream Cake and Plum Rogaliki cookies.

This is a book about food, memory, and connection- an invitation to bring the heart of Eastern Europe into your own home.