Those who have visited Latvia know that there is more than one way to fill a pīrāgs. Bacon (or speck) and onion is the traditional way,...
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....
Wax beans (Vaska pupas)
Wax beans, also known as butter beans, are my favourite summer vegetable. Softer and sweeter than their green bean cousins, they were served at lunch or...