Long ago when dishware was not as readily available as it is now, people often used bread in its place – be it crusty or a bit softer. This is how the idea of serving food in a type of crusty bread bowl – a tradition that continues today - was born. Chefs at the Krasnodar restaurant The Russian Food House prepare dishes following classic recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. RTG TV host Nadezhda Lebedeva joined the restaurant’s head chef to make a traditional pea soup served with bread. Tune in to RTG’s new programme to learn the secrets of preparing one of Russia’s most beloved first courses.