“If I knew you were coming, I would have baked a cake!” It’s a warm, welcoming phrase and with Anne Gillespie Lewis’s Fast and Fancy Cake, you can still give surprise guests a slice of cake and a cardamom-laced latte. There’s no shame in using a cake mix (if you are a purist, you can… More Fast and Fancy Cake with Cardamom-kissed Latte
The apple, a plump and tasty member of the rose family, began its journey west as a small, unprepossessing, and bitter orb. After a few centuries, it rose to its current status of being one of the world’s most important fruits. Like many success stories, it had humble, rural origins – the mountains of the… More Applesauce with Elderflower Syrup and Cardamom
Glögg Cake and Quick Biscotti Recipe A cup of coffee and a slice of almond cake. For generations of Scandinavians and their North American brethren, this has been a recipe for enjoying a little break and the company of family, friends, or co-workers. The time spent is usually short and the conversation ordinary, but the… More Themes and variations on Fika favorites – Du Nord’s Frieda Liqueur and Glögg Cake