Kuih Bahulu are small Malaysian sponge cakes that have a crunch on the outside and a very soft and tender inside. They are considered a snack food and are almost always included on feast days and special occasions. There areRead More →
Germany is known the world over for their delicious bake goods. One of the most popular treats is the strudel. The oldest recorded strudel recipe, a turnip strudel, was found in a 1696 recipe book. Strudels are a many layeredRead More →
Pepparkakor Cookies are very thin Swedish ginger cookies that are a traditional favorite at Christmas. Although the most common shape is a heart, at Christmastide they are often cut into various shapes. Not only are Pepparkakor Cookies used as aRead More →
Koloocheh is a traditional Persian cookie often made for holidays. The outside of the cookie is flaky and the inside is filled with various ingredients but almost always includes sugar, cinnamon and cardamon. After the cookie is formed, it isRead More →
Soda Bread first appeared on Irish tables in the 1840s when bicarbonate of soda was introduced to Ireland. It quickly became a mainstay in Irish households because the bread does not require proofing time, like yeast breads, and could beRead More →
Alfajores, Caramel Cookies, are popular throughout South America. There are variations by country, region, even family, but in general, they are two thin shortbread cookies, with a delicious dulce de leche (caramel) center. There is more cornstarch in these cookiesRead More →
Although the word “biscotti” literally translates to the word “cookie” in Italian, around the world biscotti has become associated with a particular type of cookie. The cookie is baked in a loaf pan, then removed, sliced, and baked again, creatingRead More →
Poutine is believed to have gotten its humble beginnings in Quebec in the 1950s. It began as a diner dish becoming a favorite with truck drivers, who began requesting the dish as they drove their rigs from the Atlantic toRead More →
Butter Tarts are often considered the national dessert of Canada. Traditionally, the tarts are filled with a mixture of butter, syrup, sugar, and egg. There is much discussion whether the inclusion of raisins is necessary or not. Also, the degreeRead More →
Chances are if you go to a Chinese Restaurant, you will be given your choice of a fortune or an almond cookie for dessert. In China, Almond Cookies symbolize coins and are believed to bring good fortune. They are oftenRead More →
