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Month: February 2015

Fašiangy or Winter Carnival

February 27, 2015February 11, 2020 ~ jarmilascooking ~ 2 Comments

Fašiangy is the Slovak word for Fastnacht (German), Maslenitza (Russian) or Mardi Gras (French), all of which are the names for the season that starts after New Year's festivities and lasts until Ash Wednesday - the first day of Lent. Lent is observed by Christians as a 40-day period of fasting before Easter. It not … Continue reading Fašiangy or Winter Carnival

What makes Slovak cuisine?

February 25, 2015September 22, 2015 ~ jarmilascooking ~ Leave a comment

Not an easy question. Probably not the right one. Ask a Slovak and they would be at a loss. They would possibly name one or two dishes at best. Ask a foreigner who visited Slovakia, and they wouldn't be at such a loss. They know that our cooking does not possess the hallmarks of high … Continue reading What makes Slovak cuisine?

Hi there!

February 21, 2015March 24, 2015 ~ jarmilascooking ~ 1 Comment

Following my knee surgery last week and going through a recovery period, I find myself with more time on hand than usual, which is why I can finally start what I've been planning to do for quite a while. As the name of the site suggests, I'm here to give you a taste of Slovakia … Continue reading Hi there!

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A Taste of Slovakia series is much more than a collection of traditional Slovak recipes. It's a colourful journey into this small country's culture, the customs that evolve around cooking and eating, as well as history of some typical ingredients. And for those who will delve deeper into the text, there is an added bonus ...

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