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Stories, recipes and news from the dumpling bar.

Office Lunch Ideas: Why Dumplings Beat the Usual Sandwich

Tired of meal-deal sandwiches? Here's why handmade dumplings make the perfect office lunch — warming, filling and easy to share.

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Frozen Dumplings: The Easiest Dinner and the Perfect Gift

Keep a pack in the freezer for a 10-minute dinner — or gift them to a dumpling lover. Here's why frozen pelmeni are a freezer essential.

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The Best Crowd-Pleasing Party Food: Why Dumplings Win

Feeding a crowd? Dumplings are the ultimate party food — easy to share, easy to love. Here's how to serve them at your next event.

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Eastern European Catering in London: Dumplings for Events

Bring handmade dumplings to your event. Eastern European catering for parties, offices and celebrations — fresh, fun and crowd-pleasing.

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The Story Behind Varenik & Pelmen: A Grandmother’s Recipes

From a grandmother's kitchen to London's food markets — the story behind Varenik & Pelmen and the handmade dumplings that started it all.

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Why Eastern European Dumplings Are the Ultimate Comfort Food

There's a reason dumplings feel like a hug. Here's the science and the soul behind why Eastern European dumplings are pure comfort.

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What Makes Handmade Dumplings Better Than Factory-Made

Texture, taste and care — here's why handmade dumplings beat factory-made every time, and how to tell the difference.

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Dumplings Around the World: A Global Family Tree

Pelmeni, gyoza, momo, ravioli — a tour of dumplings around the world and how the Eastern European dumpling fits the family.

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Kids’ Dumplings: Why Children Love Pelmeni

Colourful, fun and easy to eat — here's why pelmeni are perfect for kids, plus tips for a child-friendly dumpling bowl.

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Vegetarian and Vegan Eastern European Dumplings

Meat-free and loving it? Here are the vegetarian and vegan Eastern European dumplings to try — potato, cabbage, mushroom, cherry and more.

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