Recipe: Zucchini and Vegetable Stew with Ground Meat

A simple late-summer (read autumn) vegetable stew made with minced pork, zucchini, carrots, bell pepper and leek. It is an easy way to use up a generous harvest of zucchini, carrots and leeks I have. And it comes together in one pot after browning the meat. I hope you will like it!Ilze

Chanterelles and Gravy: A Culinary Tradition

I recently set out on a mushroom-hunting adventure, and I’m thrilled to report that I found a few chanterelles! Just enough to whip up a delicious mushroom gravy, a staple in every Latvian household. There’s something so comforting about this dish, especially when served with creamy mashed potatoes. I can’t help but reminisce about a … More Chanterelles and Gravy: A Culinary Tradition

Exotic Pear Jam and Juice Recipe: Preserve Autumn’s Bounty for Winter

Basket Full of Pears: Juice and Jam for Winter Autumn brings an abundance of fruit, and this year, I was lucky enough to get a basket full of juicy pears from Janis’s parents. They looked so perfect and succulent that I couldn’t resist turning them into something special. Using a juice steamer, I made fresh … More Exotic Pear Jam and Juice Recipe: Preserve Autumn’s Bounty for Winter