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Linzer Torte

The Linzer Torte is said to be the oldest-known cake in the world. For a long time a recipe from 1696 in the Vienna Stadt- und Landesbibliothek was the oldest one known. The Austrian traveller Franz Hölzlhuber in the 1850s allegedly brought the Linzer Torte to Milwaukee, whence the recipe spread over the United States. […]

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Best Challah Bread

This recipe is quite easy and has the best ingredients: olive oil instead of butter, honey instead of sugar. I took it from the book ” Bread Made Easy” by Beth Hensperger. “It is easy to handle, and the eggs give the extra leavening power that effortlessly forgives any irregularities […]

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German Potato Bread

Potato bread has a long tradition,that goes back at least to the 16th century. Although typical of North Europe (Ireland,Scotland,Germany,Poland) it can be found also in North (U.S.) and South America (Peru). Recipes vary: the bread may be leavened or unleavened,  may have a variety of other ingredients baked into it,and […]

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Fava Bean Puree'

The  fava bean puree’ is  a traditional recipe from Apulia (South of Italy) a typical farmer dish: healthy, rich in proteins and absolutely irresistible.  photos by Coco Zordan

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Rustic German Bread-Bauernbrot

One easy recipe for recreating the German bread experience. This bread uses half white and half whole wheat flours, some sourdough for taste, (but you can also use yoghurt instead) and fennel/cumin seeds. Two rises make this bread light and easy to slice. It keeps fresh for many days in […]