While in Salacgrīva this weekend, we stopped by to visit my mom. The wind outside howled, but inside her home, it was quiet and familiar. The kids, as always, started poking around and asked if they could look at the old photo albums. They love doing that — seeing strange clothes, funny haircuts, and guessing … More Flipping Through Time
Nelle turned a year older, and we celebrated quietly but sweetly. I baked the birthday cake with help from Linna. She was so proud to help, and the cake turned out lovely. We lit the candles, sang the birthday song, and smiled at how quickly these little ones grow. It was one of those rare … More Nelle’s 13th Birthday
Some flavors are more than just food—they’re time machines, carrying us back to warm kitchens (warmed by wood-burning stoves), carefree days, and the embrace of those we love. For me, that taste is kissel and cottage cheese pie. As a child, kissel was a staple, especially during colder months. This velvety fruit juice drink, thickened … More Kissel and Cottage Cheese Pie – A Taste of Childhood
My love for birds began in early childhood when I joined the ranks of young dancers in Salacgrīva, not even 3 years old! But wait Ilze, what is the connection to birds? Keep reading… Just like the little ones today, we performed our dance spectacularly that autumn in 1985! The audience was thrilled. Then the … More My First Memory with Birds: Autumn 1985
In Latvian “plānās pankūkas” (thin pancakes) but most of the people know it as Crêpe. These are my favorite pancakes. I remember how mom used to bake them… rarely (maybe once a month, or so)! If she baked them every week it won’t be special! So, this morning I got up at 6am because of Helmī. … More Crêpe or Thin Pancakes
This is our comfort food! Childhood memories! Thursday – Friday nights at students dormitories kitchen. Why? Cause no money left for something else, good if you have oil and potatoes from home. So, this dish is the main cause, cause for others than Latvians it might look like a side dish :). So simple, that you … More Fried potatoes – Latvian style
a day in the life of a latvian mom 