When I was experimenting with various apple cake recipes for the autumnal book of A Taste of Slovakia series, I made this simple pie filled with apples from my friend's garden. They didn't look as impeccable and glossy as those polished apples you buy in supermarkets, but their scent and taste was so pleasant that the … Continue reading Criss-crossed Apple Pie
Who wouldn't need it on a frosty January day when the temperatures are down to -30ºC? Although conditions like these are quite rare, we do get such cold days in Slovakia during our winters. If you want to survive and get going about your everyday life, you have to be well-prepared. So, apart from wrapping … Continue reading Sweet Immunity Boost
Before we start gorging on more festive desserts, let's have this simple yet satisfying apple cake, which makes for a delicious Sunday breakfast, an afternoon snack or a light dessert anytime around. It's an old Slovak recipe that has been in my personal cookbook since I started learning to bake years ago. I got it … Continue reading Light Apple Cake
