As the days grow shorter and the garden veggies ripen, it’s the perfect time to start canning! You can read about my first experience with water bath canning. There’s something incredibly comforting about having a homemade soup base on hand. With a busy work schedule and limited time to cook during the day, I decided … More Canning: Preserving Beetroot Soup Base for Cozy Days Ahead
I couldn’t resist one final drive to the forest, eager to soak in the beauty of nature one last time before winter settles in. This time, I steered clear of the mysterious lakes and that quirky cabin, venturing a bit deeper into the woods instead. With my husband by my side, I felt adventurous and … More One Last Drive to the Forest
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
Another tagine recipe from our kitchen is with minced pork. We are buying pork from local certified Organic farm Purmalas and 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 