JÄnis decided that, considering the situation in the world ā living next to an aggressor country and having Donald Trump as the president of the USA ā we should plant potatoes! Honestlyā¦ fair enough š My answer was simple: āNo problem. Talk to your dad ā he has a tractor and knows what heās doing.ā … More We Planted Potatoes š„
Every autumn, our family gathers for the potato harvest, a beloved Latvian tradition. This year, after a half day of hard work, we enjoyed dinner, a sauna, and a relaxing soak in the hot tub and cold pond. The girls worked hard and had fun, but the day took a bittersweet turn when we discovered … More Autumn Potato Harvest Tradition and a Tiny Surprise
This is our comfort food! Childhood memories! Thursday – Friday nights at students dormitoriesĀ 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
She is only 3 years old (soon 4!) but she shows her interest in cooking! I’m happy to have such girl as a helper and who new maybe one day I won’t have to deal with cooking. Not like I don’t like it, sometimes it is just too much š So, here we wereĀ yesterday, staying … More Linna’s kitchen: Meatball soup (Frikadeļu zupa)
I love this super simple dinner. It comforts me! My mom uses to make this. I come from broken and poor family. Money alwaysĀ was a problem – cheap dinner options were welcomed. I won’t be surprised if you never ate something like this. But I love this simple food. It warms my heart and put … More Comfort food: Mashed Potatoes with Smoked Sausage Gravy
These savory potato pancakes are from my brother’s girlfriend Ilona. Love them so much she backed them twice in two day time. If I ask more she will backĀ again, I guess! I never ate such a tasty savory potato pancakes. I have to share the recipe. Wich is approximate! I have no need to bake … More Savory potato pancakes
Another tagine recipe from our kitchen is with minced pork. We are buying pork from local certifiedĀ Organic farm Purmalas andĀ cooking together with Latvian winter vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and onions. The same here I start this after a breakfast and it’s ready for lunch.
a day in the life of a latvian mom 