Nettle, sorrel and dandelion may be considered as weeds in most parts of the world, but in Latvia all these plants are part of a diet....
Marinated pumpkin
Latvians are passionate about preserving things. Fruits, vegetables, berries, mushrooms—you name it, we preserve it. This tradition stems from our long, harsh winters. With freezing temperatures...
Sklandrausis
Sklandrausis is one of the most traditional and most unique Latvian dishes. It was the first Latvian dish that was granted “Traditional Speciality Guaranteed” status by...
Bean salad
Bean salad (pupiņu salāti), in my opinion, is Latvian equivalent of fast food: it is cheap, fast and easy to make, but without the greasy aftertaste....
Latvian cheesecake (biezpienmaize)
Biezpienmaize, literally cottage cheese bread, is my favourite cake in the world. My fondest cake memories are from the high school, when my friends and I...
Pīrāgi (Bacon buns)
Speķa pīrāgi or bacon pies/pasties have become the most popular and most recognised of Latvian treats. Traditionally they would be eaten at any major celebration, be...
Jāņu siers (Latvian cheese)
Līgo and Jāņi or summer solstice is one of the biggest Latvian celebrations. Celebrated on June 23 & 24, it is two days and a night...
Frikadeļu zupa (Meatball soup)
Let’s talk soup. Without much exaggeration, Australians only eat pumpkin or pea & ham soup, only in winter and usually both are blended to the consistency...
Plum cake
This is a quick and easy cake that everyone will love – it is light and moist and perfect with a cup of tea. This is...
Kartupeļu salāti (Potato salad)
In most parts of the world ‘salad’ means something light, green and healthy; an entree or a side dish. Salad in Latvia usually is like a...