Lemon Tiramisu is one of my favorite recipes when I’m in the mood for both Tiramisu and a creamy, lemony dessert. And I crave lemony sweets, oh, so often! This recipe is pretty easy and uses classic Tiramisu ingredients like Italian ladyfingers and Mascarpone, but instead of coffee, we’ll use […]
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Sugar Cookies Easy Recipe
I’ve always been in search of a good and easy recipe for sugar cookies, one that allows me to play with the ingredients and maybe add my own touches. And especially now, with Christmas just around the corner (I know, we’re still just waiting for Halloween to come first, but […]
Read MoreWhat I Loved Eating in Vancouver, Canada
Looking for the best food to try in Vancouver, Canada? Last month, I visited Vancouver for a short anniversary trip, and it was my first time exploring the city’s culinary scene. I only had four days to indulge, but I made sure to try as many local food experiences as […]
Read MoreFall Sangria Easy Recipe
As the leaves begin changing and the apples start ripping, I’m looking for a drink that embraces all the fall’s flavors. And this is Fall Sangria, the perfect drink for fall get-togethers or only for your cozy evening on the couch. Packed with seasonal fruits like apples, pears, oranges and […]
Read MoreThe History of Swedish Princess Cake, one of the world’s most popular cakes
The Swedish Princess Cake, known in Swedish as Prinsesstårta, is a traditional dessert that has become synonymous with Swedish culture and festivities. This iconic cake, easily recognizable by its bright green marzipan covering and powdered sugar crown, is a delightful combination of sponge cake layers, pastry cream, whipped cream, and […]
Read MoreSwedish Princess Cake Recipe
The Swedish Princess Cake, also known as Prinsesstårta in Swedish or princess torte, is a layered cake consisting of sponge cake, pastry cream, whipped cream, raspberry jam, and topped with a layer of green marzipan. The Princess Cake is typically round, like a dome, and is decorated with a small […]
Read MoreFinnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto)
When it’s getting cold outside, this Finnish Salmon Soup is one of my favorite dishes for dinner. It’s a healthy and nutritious comfort food made with salmon, vegetables, and lots of dill, exactly what I need on a foggy and windy evening in San Francisco. This Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto) originates […]
Read MoreWhat I loved eating in Oahu, Hawaii
This was our 4th time visiting the island of Oahu in Hawaii! And maybe some of you are wondering why we’re not visiting the other islands, too. Well, we will do that at some point, of course. But we love Oahu so much, and we couldn’t say no to coming […]
Read MoreRomanian Apple Pie Recipe (Placinta cu mere)
In my family, apple pie (“Placinta cu mere”) was a grandma’s dessert specialty. I don’t even remember eating the traditional apple pie on another occasion other than when my grandmother (mamaie) would bake it on a fall day after she returned home from the market with bags full of apples […]
Read MoreSwedish Midsummer Cake with Strawberries and Cream (Midsommartårta)
This Swedish Midsummer Cake is a show-stopping celebration cake filled with fresh strawberries, cream, and luscious vanilla custard, everything stacked between an airy vanilla sponge. It’s a traditional Midsummer staple, baked everywhere in Sweden to celebrate the year’s longest day. READ MORE: Swedish Princess Cake Recipe The cake’s vibrant colors […]
Read MoreRomanian Sweet Cheese Pie (placinta cu branza)
Romanian Sweet Cheese Pie was the first type of pie I was introduced to when I was little. Both my grandmother and my mother used to bake this sweet cheese pie, and I loved it every single time, especially when it was a weekend treat. Growing up, I started also […]
Read MoreVanilla Eclairs Recipe – how to make the classic french eclairs
Eating eclairs filled with luscious vanilla cream and chocolate glaze was one of my greatest childhood pleasures. Of course, there were chocolate, coffee, or hazelnut-filled eclairs besides vanilla. But the classic eclair with vanilla custard remains my true love. Eclairs were a cake we would find everywhere in Romania in […]
Read MorePlum Dumplings Recipe (Galuste cu prune)
My grandmother used to make plum dumplings in the late summer and fall when she would find juicy and sweet plums everywhere on the outside markets in Bucharest. This recipe has Hungarian, German, and Romanian origins, and it’s filling enough to be served as a separate dish or as a […]
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