Spring has made a full, undeniable appearance at last! It's not only in the air, it's all around this little country. I feel a new rush of life throbbing in the grass, singing in between open windows, coming out of nooks and crannies of our concrete blocks. Trees have come out in all shades of … Continue reading Bear Garlic Soup
Mastering yeast-leavened dough is nuts and bolts of Slovak cuisine. We use yeast in all our breads and plenty of cakes, whether it be sweet or savoury. Yeasted dough is essential for Slovak shishki, or our bread-like dumpling. When talking about yeast, I almost exclusively mean fresh yeast. It is cheap and easy to get in … Continue reading How to make yeast-leavened dough
This cake can be found on Slovak cooking websites under the name of Banana Roof or Banana Pyramid, depending on what shape the baker gives it. It's fun to do, especially if you have an extra pair of hands to help. My Mum and I made it for Easter like we used to when I … Continue reading Creamy Banana No-Bake Cake
Easter means different things to different people, even in such a small country as Slovakia. Apart from it being a religious festival celebrating Christ's resurrection, most Slovaks see it as a holiday time and a chance for a family reunion. Although our children only get a few more days off school added to the Easter … Continue reading Easter in Slovakia
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