Zhenya grew up in a quintessential Odesan communal flat; his own family and most neighbors were Jewish. This recipe belongs to Zhenya’s mum Natalya Shaevna. She would make this savory cake for all special occasions, and it was his favorite. Natalya was one of those super women, managing a successful career, raising two sons, and making fresh meals every day, catering for dietary requirements of ea
