Tag: cottage cheese pie

Childhood in a Bowl: Kissel – A Sweet and Fruity Tradition

January 18, 2025

If you missed my earlier post where I shared the recipe for Cottage Cheese Pie—one of my ultimate comfort foods tied to childhood memories and family celebrations—you can find it here: Cottage Cheese Pie Recipe. Today, I’d love to introduce you to another beloved Latvian treat that pairs perfectly with Cottage Cheese Pie: Ķīselis (Kissel). … More Childhood in a Bowl: Kissel – A Sweet and Fruity Tradition

Kissel and Cottage Cheese Pie – A Taste of Childhood

January 14, 2025

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