One of many interesting things I discovered in Canada is a loaf pan. Having a cake sliced like a bread is the best thing since sliced bread 😉 I love to bake with purpose. Like making a birthday cake for a friend or family member. Or with intention to play with the ingredients I have […]
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Have some old bread that you don’t know what to do with but don’t want to throw away? We’ll teach you how to spice it up with some bacon and other stuff and make a delicious stuffing for a bird roast. This is one of the best ways to use up old bread and to […]
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Ever since the book about a rich man with singular tastes and unconventional desires, we started representing things in the number of shades they take. Usually 50. Some things are worth shading and layering more than others. In 4 layers. Which is another even number. Like this gorgeous chocolate cake that glorifies chocolate as the […]
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If you think you have no baking skills, but would like to surprise your loved one(s) on Valentine’s day, this may be a solution to your problem(s)! Well, some of them, anyway… With little time and good will, you could make these and surprise even yourself 😉 Ingredients (love potion #9) All you need is […]
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On a cold winter Sunday, you sit in your spot and gaze outside to the fluffy snow falling over the ground while squirrels play catch. It makes you crave something warm and sweet for breakfast, to help you match that fuzzy feeling you have inside. One of the best advantages of living in Canada is […]
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Hungarians once ruled Slavonia, eastern continental part of Croatia. They must have had a great taste in food because you can still see their influence in Slavonia’s cuisine. Using liberal amounts of paprika and garlic, the cuisine is spicier than anywhere in Croatia. Also, if you want to make this dish really authentic, shop for […]
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Old fashion, almost forgotten Croatian sweet cornbread was a typical Croatian breakfast over the centuries 🙂 Croatian Northwest cuisine is based on breads, especially corn breads and all related dishes. This cake makes a great breakfast, which you can compliment with jam or fruit. Ingredients 500 g cottage cheese 150 g sugar 1 litre […]
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It’s a fabulous project with amazing people for a worthy cause! And it feels great to be a part of it. Joined with over dozen people with their Christmas traditions, Zvonimir and I are very happy to present Croatian Christmas to the world 🙂 If you ever wondered what different people all over the world […]
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Are you a fan of chocolate chip cookies? Well, this cake is going to knock your socks off! It’s moist and spongy, with a touch of cinnamon and crunchy chocolate chips! Simple to make and it doesn’t take much time, which makes it a perfect treat for unexpected guests. I made it for a colleague […]
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Apples are in season, and that makes perfect timing for all types of apple cakes, tarts, pies, strudels and other apple based goodness… I made mine with maple syrup and it makes all the difference. I did move to Canada after all 😀 Ingredients For the shortcrust pastry (2x) 220 g pastry flour 50 g […]
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