My daughter came home for a weekend, so we could bake together again after a long time - and we decided to make our favourite chocolate cake. This quick-and-easy recipe has been in my personal hand-written cookbook for ages. I don't remember who I got it from and when. I know, however, that it has … Continue reading Quick-and-easy Chocolate Cake
However controversial this ingredient can be in some parts of the world, poppy seeds are indispensable in Slovak cuisine. Like our much bigger European neighbours, we use poppy seeds in some of our vintage recipes for sweet breads, cakes and various little bakes. I remember quite vividly the summers at my grandparents' house in the … Continue reading Ground Poppy Seed Rolls
When I was first introduced to English crumpets a few years ago, I said: 'Wait, I know these. We make them in Slovakia too.' But unlike our dolki, my English friends served their crumpets with butter, sugar and lemon juice. I ate these little pancakes on a few more occasions and under different names, but … Continue reading Dolki or Slovak Crumpets
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
