In France, the word cake (pronounced like in English) designates fruit cakes, that is, cake made with dried or candied fruits, usually presented in a simple, rectangular shape. Here is a simpler yet homey, filling fruit cake recipe which is especially well-adapted to the beloved blé noir ('bleh nwhar'; buckwheat) of Brittany. Continue reading
The Christmas holidays are the biggest family holiday in Italy. And I ricciarelli (soft almond cookies) originally of Siena are popular all over Italy. Try this recipe! Continue reading
Manjar, from the Portuguese meaning custard, delicacy or something that delights and pleases the taste buds and the spirit is also used in the expression manjar dos deuses or a treat worthy of gods. Here's a recipe. Continue reading
This Sunday, the famous Adventszeit begins. A reflective time which is very sacred to many Germans, particularly focusing on the four Sundays before Heiligabend, Christmas Eve. Continue reading
