Around the Christmas season, public houses in nearly every European town offer mulled wine as a delicious antidote to the season's chill. To warm up on a stormy evening or put yourself in a celebratory mood, try making your own Glühwein at home.

Russian zakuski, or starters, you must try while in Russia!

Walking into a Russian farmers market is a great sensory experience. Spectacular display of colour, variety, abundance and unbelievably friendly sales people of all different ethnicities.