Latvian Klingeris

Ann says
As a Latvian, Klingeris is the traditional birthday sweet that stands instead of the birthday cake, and frankly, I think I prefer it.  Lightly sweet and mysteriously addictive due to the intoxicating combination of cardamom and saffron, it is best devoured the same day it is made.
I’ve been meaning to post a good klingeris [...]

Piragi for Grandpa

Ann says

My Latvian family and traditions are very important to me, and give my life a lot of shape. In fact, I’m writing this sitting next to my Latvian grandmother, who is currently snoozing on the couch. We are very good at this activity. She used to be, however, a pretty good [...]

mmmm donut

Ann says
The last few weeks have been unexpectedly complicated. Most of my time has been spent indoors despite the good weather worrying over my grandparents. Since my grandfather has passed on a large series of family members has come through my parents’ house, and with them has come and go a lot of [...]