Today is St. Nicholas Day! It’s when wide-eyed children hope that St. Nicholas will secretly stop by to leave them a small gift or candy. I haven’t heard this day being celebrated all that widely in the U.S., but this Feast Day is celebrated across Europe. In the Netherlands, children set out their shoes with […]
Plain Polish Honey Cake (“Miodownik”)
‘Tis the season for sore throats and colds. Having some honey handy, ready to work its medicinal wonders, is a must. Of late, I’ve had a few spoonful’s myself, sprinkled with some freshly squeezed lemon juice, to make sure I recall how to make this century-old home remedy when sore throats take over my house. […]