Microbial ethics in an anti-colonial space faring future : week 5 Contamination/ Colonialism

 Contamination and Colonialism

Russian vs Ukraine.

After spending some time with Russian friends over the weekend, I was thinking about exposing the Scoby to a Ukrainian national drink Kysil and then mixing it with some Russian Product.

Kysil is the favourite drink of children in Ukraine. Perhaps this is because of its consistency, which varies from thick jelly to a liquid beverage. Many years ago, it was even considered to be a fully fledged dish, resembling Italian panna cotta. Kysil can be made almost from anything, from fruit to milk. Its jelly is achieved by adding a large amount of starch or oatmeal. The secret is that the drink should always be boiled. In addition, due to its viscosity, the drink has a beneficial effect on the stomach. 

Kvass

For Ukrainians kvass is not just a regular drink, but a whole tradition. It is so delightful to get a glass of this refreshing beverage during the boiling hot weather in summer. It has useful properties of increasing activity and boosting strength for work, and in the times of Kievan Rus it was considered to be a symbol of well-being. Kvass is made of rye bread and malt, sometimes adding fragrant herbs and honey. It is also used as a base for a cold soup called okroshka.

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Artifact Prototype : Compass to find the center of the universe.