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Salted herring completes the salted and canned goods quartet that is often used in Russian cuisine. The other three being canned goby fish, salted sprats and smoked mackerel.
Salted, smoked herring or herring in oil traditionally serves with boiled potatoes, chopped chives and crisp dark rye … View moreSalted herring completes the salted and canned goods quartet that is often used in Russian cuisine. The other three being canned goby fish, salted sprats and smoked mackerel.
Salted, smoked herring or herring in oil traditionally serves with boiled potatoes, chopped chives and crisp dark rye bread.
Also you can prepare special salad, calls "Herring under a Fur Coat". It is a traditional layered salad made of finely chopped pickled herring, eggs, beets, carrots, potatoes and some type of dressing, either mayonnaise or a sour cream base.
Make sure to prepare this salad at least 6 hours in advance so it can be chilled properly and sliced to show off the layers. This pretty salad can be a meat-free meal, side dish or served on a buffet table with other salads.
Ingredients
* 3 large potatoes boiled in their jackets (cooled, peeled, and finely chopped or shredded)
* 4 large unpeeled carrots (boiled, cooled, peeled, and finely chopped or shredded)
* 3 large beets boiled in their skins (cooled, peeled, and finely chopped or shredded)
* 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
* 1 medium or large (depending on taste) red or yellow onion (finely chopped)
* 4 fillets of pickled herring in oil (finely chopped)
* 4 large hard-cooked eggs (finely chopped)
* Black pepper to taste
* Garnish: parsley or dill
Steps to Make It
1. Gather the ingredients.
2. In the same large saucepan, boil 3 large potatoes in their jackets, 4 large unpeeled carrots, and 3 large beets until tender. The carrots will take about 15 to 20 minutes, the potatoes will take about 40 minutes and the beets will take 1 hour or more. Just remove the vegetables that become tender but not mushy and continue cooking the rest.
3. Peel while still warm, cool completely and shred the carrots and beets and finely chop the potatoes.
4. Place a ring mold or the ring from a springform pan on a pretty serving platter. This also can be assembled free form in a round or oval shape or in a 13x9-inch pan.
5. First place the entire portion of chopped potatoes on the bottom, patting into an even layer. Spread 1/3 of the mayonnaise on top to completely cover the potatoes.
6. Place 1/2 of the beets, then 1/2 of the carrots and 1/2 of the finely chopped onion, all of the chopped pickled herring, and 1/3 of the mayonnaise.
7. Then layer the remainder of the onion and carrots, all of the chopped eggs and black pepper to taste, the remainder of the mayonnaise, and the remainder of the beets and pack down.
8. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving
9. Enjoy!
Good news for you! We offer homemade salad in our bakery.
Petrol taxes and road user charges have increased today, with petrol up 4 cents a litre (GST incl.) and road user charges up 5.5 per cent.
The rises were first announced by Transport Minister, Phil Twyford, in June 2018, with importance put on the need to "fund the infrastructure for our … View morePetrol taxes and road user charges have increased today, with petrol up 4 cents a litre (GST incl.) and road user charges up 5.5 per cent.
The rises were first announced by Transport Minister, Phil Twyford, in June 2018, with importance put on the need to "fund the infrastructure for our cities and regions to thrive, and save lives".
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Hi Neighbours, If you've wondered what it is like to find your home is in the (possibly, possibly not) path of a future highway, read the story below for my experience of getting that letter.
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Climate change is the most critical issue of the moment, and has been described by our prime minister as her generation's "nuclear-free moment". Its impacts, regardless of your views on it, are only going to get greater.
Yet it is not part of our school curriculum.
Some experts say… View moreClimate change is the most critical issue of the moment, and has been described by our prime minister as her generation's "nuclear-free moment". Its impacts, regardless of your views on it, are only going to get greater.
Yet it is not part of our school curriculum.
Some experts say that has to change. It is such an existential threat that not to make it a requirement to teach children about climate change is doing them a great disservice, they say.
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One customer called Rafael asked a barista to make some special coffee for him. The baristas from Moscow created a coffee drink with cream and vanilla sugar. So the drink was named after him. The main feature of raf coffee is that cream is whipped together with espresso and sugar, so the drink … View moreOne customer called Rafael asked a barista to make some special coffee for him. The baristas from Moscow created a coffee drink with cream and vanilla sugar. So the drink was named after him. The main feature of raf coffee is that cream is whipped together with espresso and sugar, so the drink becomes thick and tender. And taste remind the the melted ice cream.
Keep an eye on your letterbox for an enrolment update pack. Check it to make sure your details are correct, and then you know you’re ready to vote in the local elections.
Want to know more? Visit vote.nz or call us on 0800 36 76 56.
Nominate a local hero for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards!
Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, help recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.
Nominate a woman of influence before 15 July
Hey Neighbours! So pleased to announce this event. Dr Patterson and myself have been planning this workshop for over a year now. We are delivering a workshop that combines mindfulness and meditation, with leading nutrition, lifestyle and health sciences for optimal well-being and happiness. Dr … View moreHey Neighbours! So pleased to announce this event. Dr Patterson and myself have been planning this workshop for over a year now. We are delivering a workshop that combines mindfulness and meditation, with leading nutrition, lifestyle and health sciences for optimal well-being and happiness. Dr Patterson is a top anti ageing legend, chiropractor, author, and terminal cancer survivor with so many incredible gifts to share in this space. Most degenerative diseases can be prevented with the right lifestyle practices. This weekend will include the latest research from Harvard Medical School, and others, that provides evidence for this. Any questions let me know? There is a flyer attached.
August is around the corner
Get in touch if you want your eyebrows groomed, shaped and tattooed
For Touch ups?
If your tattoo has healed and doesn’t look quite right, or you have an older tattoo that has faded over time, you might need to get it touched up. The price of a touch up will vary … View moreAugust is around the corner
Get in touch if you want your eyebrows groomed, shaped and tattooed
For Touch ups?
If your tattoo has healed and doesn’t look quite right, or you have an older tattoo that has faded over time, you might need to get it touched up. The price of a touch up will vary quite a bit depending on the size and complexity of the original tattoo and the amount of work required to fix it.
Hi neighbours, Birkenhead resident Louie Bell has been diagnosed with an aggressive and rare cancer that only affects about five New Zealand children every year. Treatment for his condition could end up costing $345,000.
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Two-year-old Louie Bell spent April 28 enjoying his big sister's birthday. But days later, the Auck…
We’re getting ready for our Countdown Collection Appeal.
We need volunteers to join us and collect essential funds for carer education and support programmes. A diagnosis of dementia is not just a diagnosis of an individual it’s of an entire family.
Dementia Auckland provides FREE … View moreWe’re getting ready for our Countdown Collection Appeal.
We need volunteers to join us and collect essential funds for carer education and support programmes. A diagnosis of dementia is not just a diagnosis of an individual it’s of an entire family.
Dementia Auckland provides FREE services supporting the community and those who are in a support role caring for someone with dementia.
A carer is a hero that bravely walks beside someone with dementia, these funds support those taking care of others.
Time: 10am – 6pm
Shifts: 2 Hours
Auckland Wide (North, East, South, Central, Waiheke, Rodney, West)
Hi neighbours. Five players from Manukau United and three from North Shore United were given red cards for violent conduct during their Northern Regional Football League match on Saturday. A match report stated the violent conduct included headbutting, throat grabbing, striking with excessive force… View moreHi neighbours. Five players from Manukau United and three from North Shore United were given red cards for violent conduct during their Northern Regional Football League match on Saturday. A match report stated the violent conduct included headbutting, throat grabbing, striking with excessive force and referred to the incident as "an all in brawl". The match was abandoned and a referee report is pending.
Are we too quick to become aggressive in sports games? Are we becoming sore losers? Tell us your thoughts in the comments.
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The conversation before a patient's last words is what a Canadian clinician finds most interesting a…
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