Stollen is a sweet rich bread with almonds and dried and candied fruit, heavily coated with powdered sugar. It is originally German but I grew up eating it, perhaps because we lived right by the German border. “Weihnachtsstollen” is a must-try at Christmas markets in Dresden. … [Read more...] about Christmas stollen
Pig slaughter is still a tradition in the Czech Republic (video)
When I was an Au Pair my host family in Pennsylvania once told me we were going to a pig roast in the neighborhood. I pictured something similar to a Czech pig slaughter. What I saw in that neighborhood, though was more like a rotisserie piglet. … [Read more...] about Pig slaughter is still a tradition in the Czech Republic (video)
Walnut tart
In the Czech Republic, pecans are not as popular as walnuts. In fact, al lot of people have walnut trees in their gardens, including my uncle. I grew up cracking walnuts so my mom can use them for baking Christmas cookies. We also often use rum in baked goods. What we don’t use, … [Read more...] about Walnut tart
Pumpkin rice pudding
https://youtu.be/66CgPlt2ip4 My grandmother would make this rice pudding for me and my twin sister often for lunch. She would make it with “tvaroh” (sweet cheese similar to farmer’s or cottage cheese but without curd) and fresh apricots. I wanted to make a Thanksgiving version … [Read more...] about Pumpkin rice pudding
A different kind of rye – from Carissa’s The Bakery
Salty soured pickled rye bread from Carissa's The Bakery in East Hampton is one of things I have to get every time I go to the Hamptons. I tried it last year at a friend's and got totally hooked on it. This is not your regular Jewish rye. It's made with pickle brine that makes … [Read more...] about A different kind of rye – from Carissa’s The Bakery