Have you ever heard of buckwheat? Did you know this long-forgotten food plant is more than 6000 years old? It was first cultivated in Southeast Asia, from where it slowly spread all over the world. As an inexpensive source of valuable proteins, buckwheat had played an important role in Eastern European cuisines before it was … Continue reading Buckwheat Groats with Sautéed Vegetables
A couple of weeks ago I got an e-mail from a lady who is married to an American with Slovak roots. She asked about a 'kiflick' cake her husband's aunt used to make when she was still alive. I had never heard the word before, so I turned to Google for help and it suggested … Continue reading Butter Rolls with Poppy Seeds
Most tourists and visitors to our country will naturally head to Bratislava - the capital of Slovakia. Not only does the city have its own (albeit small) airport, but it's only an hour drive from a larger Vienna airport, which is a convenient gateway to other European cities and holiday destinations. There's a very good … Continue reading What’s cooking in Košice
I'm not a big fan of raw cakes. Not only are they more laborious and much more expensive than the regular ones, but I doubt their healthy side as well. I love fresh fruit (or vegetables), and I often indulge in all kinds of seeds and whole nuts, but why mash, squeeze and grind these … Continue reading Raw Poppyseed Avocado Cake
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