Cream of Chestnut Soup
It might sound strange but for the very first time, I ate this soup on a train! I love chestnuts, both the wild and the edible ones. I have already declared my love for them in another article with a… (READ MORE)
Whipped Cream Cake – Our Family Jewel
In my childhood, the beginning of a new year brought not only new portions of fresh snow but also the whipped cream cake traditionally prepared by my mum on New Year’s Day which was white coloured as well. She had… (READ MORE)
Punch – Back to Christmas
Christmas markets are over? Never mind! You can still recall that atmosphere by cooking punch at your home. Especially, if you serve it in a mug you brought as a souvenir from your last visit to a Christmas market. Punch… (READ MORE)
Christmas Chestnuts
I love chestnuts! In spring, when white and pink flowers are gleaming on chestnut trees like gorgeous chandeliers. In summer, when the branches full with large, beautifully shaped leaves offer a shadow on hot days. In autumn, when small round… (READ MORE)
Fried Stuffed Grilled Peppers (Bulgaria)
You may be confused by the title of the article – how can a pepper be stuffed, also grilled and even fried? Well, I can tell you it is possible and what‘s more, for me personally, this is one of… (READ MORE)
Norwegian Waffles – A Symbol of Home
Zucchini Waffles
Waffles have their origin in France and Belgium but they have a very special place in the Norwegian cuisine as well. Usually, they are not eaten as a dessert but as a meal itself, people take them for a picnic… (READ MORE)
Carrot Creamy Soup
It’s good to have a plate of a warm soup on cold winter days. Did you know that for a long time, a soup was a dish for poor people only? The aristocracy was contemptuous of that liquid food and… (READ MORE)
Cinnamon Cream with Bilberries
Are you planning a New Year‘s Eve party? Forget about the desserts you have prepared for a hundred times already! Try verrines! You may notice that on many social events, small goodies are served in different types of glass containers… (READ MORE)
Cookies with Almonds and Nuts
Christmas baking
Did you know that roasted almonds belong to the traditional products which can be found at any Christmas market in Vienna? Usually with cinnamon, boiled in sugar water, roasted and caramelized. Also, in my home country, in Slovakia, we use… (READ MORE)
Vegetable Gratin in Bulgarian Way
Bulgarians are famous vegetable producers from of old. They have spread their skills even further in the world. At the beginning of the 20th century, there were about 300 Bulgarians working as gardeners in Bratislava (Slovakia). The song “Zelenchuci koito… (READ MORE)