It’s that time of year where Judaism and Christianity truly come together. We are between the Jewish Passover and the Christian Easter celebrations. What could be a better bake than a traditional Easter bread? While Judaism and Christianity have some distinctively different beliefs, there is one bread that connects them both like the week betweenContinue reading “Beautiful Challah Bread: Perfect Mix of Judaism and Christianity”
Category Archives: Traditional Foods in Europe
Authentic Irish Potato Farls: Crispy, Fluffy Breakfast Bread
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! The sun is shining, and winter is heading into hibernation. It’s clear why the color green is so significant to the Irish celebration of St. Patrick. It’s a sign of the seasons changing, out with winter white and in with spring green. To celebrate the season and St. Patrick, why notContinue reading “Authentic Irish Potato Farls: Crispy, Fluffy Breakfast Bread”
4-Ingredient Authentic & Versatile Irish Soda Quick Bread
March is here, spring is on the horizon, and we’re all looking for green… green grass, green leaves, and even the lucky 4-leaf green clover. Thus, it’s the month of green, especially for the Irish, thanks to St. Paddy’s Day! With that, this baking post is about as simple as it gets, a 4-ingredient IrishContinue reading “4-Ingredient Authentic & Versatile Irish Soda Quick Bread”
Traditional Serbian Proja Cornbread: Light, Cheesy, and Gluten Free
Old man winter is clearly on steroids. Is there an end in sight? What are we to do? With the recent cold snap all across the country, we continue to enjoy creamy soups and chili. Let’s embrace the cold, continue making those veggie-filled healthy 😊soups and add a bake to make them special and indulgent!Continue reading “Traditional Serbian Proja Cornbread: Light, Cheesy, and Gluten Free”
Why not an Authentic Borodinsky Russian Rye Bread?
It’s the new year! Many of us are making New Year’s Resolutions to eat a little less of this and little more of that. Given this, we don’t have to eliminate what we love from our diets. As we all know, sourdough made a come back in 2020 and continues to be all the rage.Continue reading “Why not an Authentic Borodinsky Russian Rye Bread?”
How to Make the Classic Italian Panettone
Holidays are here but not for long. Don’t forget to make a great little Christmas bread for your holiday feast! Why not learn how to make the classic Italian Panettone with tips? I just love this bread and all things about the Panettone. The flavors and shape remind me of all things Christmas. Here’s myContinue reading “How to Make the Classic Italian Panettone”
German Christmas Stollen: Why it’s the Perfect Holiday Bread
Thanksgiving to Christmas is my favorite time of year. As a homebaker and cook, I thrive on researching, discovering, and venturing to make recipes and traditional dishes from all over the world. Baking and cooking this time of year makes it all so special. Why? The reason is that I always discover how baking theContinue reading “German Christmas Stollen: Why it’s the Perfect Holiday Bread”
How to Make Marzipan: Candy or Ingredient!
Marzipan is the candy and ingredient of the season! It’s known in many countries outside of the United States as THE Christmas candy and used in all sorts of holiday baking. While marzipan is a favorite this time of year, it is eaten year-round. It’s a quick, no-fuss, no-bake candy that will impress almost anyone.Continue reading “How to Make Marzipan: Candy or Ingredient!”
How to Make Candied Fruit Peels: Indulgence with Health Benefits
All things that make up the holiday season are reminders of my childhood. This jolly, peaceful time fills me with warm, fuzzy feelings that make me long for the past. Thus, every year at this time, I strive to engage in activities that take me back to those times that represented for me joy, peace,Continue reading “How to Make Candied Fruit Peels: Indulgence with Health Benefits”
Italian Panettone
The Italian Panettone is an iconic Christmas sweet bread. While similar to fruitcake containing some of the same ingredients, it really isn’t the same. In fact, many people like this Italian version as it is a lighter yeast bread than fruitcake and full of dried fruit, citrus zest, lots of butter, eggs, and sugar. It’sContinue reading “Italian Panettone”