I have always associated lavender with the Provence region in France. The iconic photos showing drifts of purple flowers were something I could only see in display windows of chic perfumeries or on labels of expensive cosmetic creams. When I got a sheaf of dried lavender from my friend recently, I was quite surprised to … Continue reading Lavender Cookies
We in Slovakia use white icing mostly to decorate our honey cookies at Christmas and Easter time, but white icing can be applied to practically all cookies, so if you want to experiment with this versatile material, here is a simple recipe and a few useful tips to help you achieve the best result. To … Continue reading How to make white icing
It is sometimes very difficult to translate the names of our most traditional cakes into English, and the one below is no different. I've spent more time trying to find the best possible name for this recipe than actually writing it. Gingerbread didn't sound right because it's closer in taste and texture to what we … Continue reading Crispy Ginger Cakes or Zázvorníky
As Mother Nature is awakening after a long winter sleep, so is our need for more warmth, sunshine and brighter colours. Not only do they show on the streets, in the parks and more still in the countryside, the spring colours also enter our kitchens, land on our tables and brighten up our food. I … Continue reading Decorating Easter cookies
My daughter and I have tried another old recipe from my hand-written cookbook recently - it's one of those I got from my mum years ago. I remember I quite liked 'Dobošové kolieska' (Dobosh cookies) as a child. They not only tasted good, but also looked like a work of art, as everything mum laid … Continue reading Dobosh cookies
Did you forget to finish your glass of wine yesterday and it has lost its sparkle overnight? Before washing it down the sink, consider using it in cooking, or even baking. You'll be surprised how much goodness it can still create. I remembered this old recipe a couple of days ago when I found an … Continue reading Wine Cookies
