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Traditional Ukrainian Honey Cake – Recipe

I love honey cake, but especially around the holidays. There is something very soothing about having hot herbal tea with a piece of honey cake on a cold winter day, which is perfect around Christmas.

Apple Torte with Caramel-Nut Glaze – Recipe

If you love Tortes but have been looking for a lighter filling, rather than the traditional buttercream, this is a great recipe for you.  The cake layers are fragile, filling mostly apples, with a nice caramel glaze.

Organic – What Does It Mean?

When we think of the word “organic” we relate to something that is natural, wholesome, crude, unrefined, untreated.   Most often we think of fruits and vegetables as organic when they have been cultivated in harmony with nature without being treated with chemically enhanced fertilizers and pesticides. 

Ukrainian Festive Walnut Torte – Recipe

Ukrainians pride themselves on baking the best tortes, and Walnut Torte is one of the most traditional
Torte preparation requires time and patience, but as with any other recipe made from scratch, it is a labor of love and well worth the effort.