Traditionally, round dairy dishes would be served on Palm Sunday (Pūpolsvētdiena) and Easter (Lieldienas). You could make cottage cheese pancakes, or go up a step and...
Pūpolsvētdiena (Palm Sunday)
Pūpolsvētdiena (Palm Sunday, while it is more commonly known as “Pussy Willow Sunday” in the northern part of Europe) marks the beginning of the Holy Week....
Māras diena
Māra is one of the ancient Latvian deities – mother of the land, protector of women and guardian of livestock. In the modern times, Māras are...
What and How Latvians Used to Eat. Acorn Coffee, Beer, Sugar and Sweets.
What and How Latvians Used to Eat Have you ever wondered what our Latvian ancestors used to eat? Are you curious when the staples we recognise...
Birch sap (Bērzu sulas)
Health benefits of birch sap March is the time of the year when birch sap, also known as birch juice or birch water, is collected. It...
Carrot pudding (Burkānu pudiņš)
Recipe #295 in my Latvian cookbook project is carrot pudding (burkānu pudiņš). First, I have to clarify that “pudding” in this book does not mean dessert....
What and How Latvians Used to Eat. Dairy.
What and How Latvians Used to Eat Have you ever wondered what our Latvian ancestors used to eat? Are you curious when the staples we recognise...
What and How Latvians Used to Eat. Meat, Fish, Mushrooms and Native Plants
Have you ever wondered what our Latvian ancestors used to eat? Are you curious when the staples we recognise today were introduced? How did they create...
What and How Latvians Used to Eat. Potatoes, Hemp and Vegetables.
What and How Latvians Used to Eat Have you ever wondered what our Latvian ancestors used to eat? Are you curious when the staples we recognise...
What and How Latvians Used to Eat. Cereals and Bread.
What and How Latvians Used to Eat Have you ever wondered what our Latvian ancestors used to eat? Are you curious when the staples we recognise...