David from Russia

 People ask me a lot - do you miss Russia? Yes. I do. I wish I could travel and visit my family over there. To see my beautiful city I was born in, Smolensk. I wish I could book a flight right now. But there are some limitations. I am technically viewed as a Russian citizen still. The country is currently at war. My Russian passport is long expired. My ties with US government make it a little tricky. I would love to set foot in Russia knowing I would not be locked up and out in prison for simply being American. If I can have someone guarantee 100% safety, please let me know.

 There’s something magical about a recipe that asks you to dump everything into one pot, walk away, and come back to something that smells like childhood memories and warm hugs. This Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings is my go-to when I need comfort, calm, and carbs — preferably all at once. I started making this dish during one of those weeks when everything was going wrong. You know the type: bad sleep, inbox full of passive-aggressive emails, and a fridge that looked like it had been abandoned in a zombie apocalypse. But I had a can of biscuits, some chicken, and a slow cooker — and that’s all I needed to bounce back. 🛒 Ingredients You Probably Already Have 1 onion, chopped 1 1/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 tsp. dried oregano Kosher salt & black pepper 2 cans of cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz.) 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped 1 cup frozen ...

 Happy 4th of July to the United States of America and all my fellow Americans. Whether you agree with the current politics or not, it is time to put that aside and simply enjoy the fact we do have certain freedoms here that we take for granted. I wish all of you have an amazing day and enjoy times with your family and friends.